DECEMBER 7 — Poets Have A Way Of Putting Things Into Perspective

Today’s passage:
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the
mercies of God, that ye present your bodies
a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God,
which is your reasonable service.”
(Romans 12:1)

Beyond the circle of the sea,
          When voyaging is past,
We seek our final port in Thee;
          O bring us home at last.
In Thee we trust, whate’er befall;
Thy sea is great, our boats are small.
—Henry Van Dyke

Today’s prayer:
“Lord, remind us that our love and service
are the keys to Your kingdom.”