The place of honor

After Luke 14:7-11 

How easy it is

to lose the place

of honor to someone

more distinguished,

more accomplished,

more talented,

more recognized,

wealthier, better

looking, more 

anything. So easy.

So do not seek,

he says, the place

of honor, so easy

to lose, but seek

a lower place,

and be content.

And be surprised

if you are called

to the place

of honor.

 

Photograph by Thomas William via Unsplash. Used with permission.

Some Friday Readings

 

My Brother in Galilee – poem by Brian Yapko at Society of Classical Poets.

 

The Fairy Tale Reversal – Isabel Chenot at Story Warren.

 

Oh, Love – poem by Thomas á Kempis at Kingdom Poets (D.S. Martin).

 

Prayers Make a Difference – Mari-Anna Stålnacke at Flowing Faith.

 

Be a Man, Go to Church – Anne Kennedy at Demotivations with Anne.

 

Unveiled, They Appear – poem by David Hollywood at Society of Classical Poets.