New Duds
By: Maxine M.
Does anything perk us up like a new outfit…no matter the time of year?
As a child at the school program, in your very “best” you wanted to appear
Perhaps in a blue velvet dress trimmed in white lace…how could you not feel the Christmas cheer?
Even as an adult, doesn’t it feel good just to get all “DRESSED UP”?
A beautiful gown, a suit with “tails”…a mundane & ordinary day will interrupt
It lifts our spirits, at least temporarily…self-confidence will erupt
Clothing stores “doll-up” their windows HOPING something will catch our eye
Something we can’t live without…surely this, to our credit balance we can apply
Or perhaps that fancy sweater or jacket as a gift for another we’ll buy
Brides dream of the fancy dress they’ll wear on their wedding day
It’s so expensive!! “But, daddy, won’t you please help me pay?”
That groom never looked as “GOOD” either in a tux of black, white or gray
Athletes are easily IDENTIFIED by the team uniform they wear
When “Dancing with the Stars”, performance is enhanced by a costume with style & flair
So you see how our apparel can define us…who we are, simply declare
Now, many people like to “wear” their “good deeds” for all the world to see
But God proclaims OUR OWN righteousness is as FILTHY rags…unsightly as can be
For nothing spoils a fancy outfit like spots & stains, don’t you agree?
And since ALL have sinned and sin leaves a HIDEOUS stain
Our parading around TRYING to look pure & innocent is all in vain
For that pure INNER garment of Salvation, only through Christ, can anyone obtain
As soon as we accept Jesus as Saviour & Lord, the Father says “Take that filthy garment away”
Cloth them in a rich robe…let it be done to all who believe and obey
And a breastplate of righteousness to guard our heart from Satan’s arrows everyday
A belt of truth around the waist will guide from going astray
And “put-on” love and charity as an essential part of our “armor” of light…DO NOT DELAY
ACCESSORIZE with hope, trust, humility…oh, what a dazzling display!
Now these “NEW DUDS” are SPIRITUAL, though invisible to some degree
They give those who wear them a wonderful feeling…uplifting and free
Leaving those around them wondering “what’s their secret…what’s the key?”
The time WILL come when the spiritual robe will become LITERAL…clean and white
Pure gleaming linen never to be stained…oh what a GLORIOUS sight!
When the redeemed body reunites with their soul in Heaven’s wondrous light
Experience that “DRESSED UP” feeling with our Saviour forever where everything is RIGHT
All those “mysteries” we’ve pondered will all become perfect insight
And ALL this is possible because GOD became MAN one Holy night
Came to earth to guide, teach & direct, suffer and willingly die for YOU
Conquered death, grant Eternal life to those who ACCEPT His word as true
So won’t you today change your attire to robes only HE can make NEW?!
This would be an appropriate time as we start the year two thousand and nine
To be elegantly dressed and ready, confident in how your “new duds” will SHINE
So aren’t you EXCITED about a New Year and the BLESSINGS HE WILL assign?!
By: Maxine M.
Does anything perk us up like a new outfit…no matter the time of year?
As a child at the school program, in your very “best” you wanted to appear
Perhaps in a blue velvet dress trimmed in white lace…how could you not feel the Christmas cheer?
Even as an adult, doesn’t it feel good just to get all “DRESSED UP”?
A beautiful gown, a suit with “tails”…a mundane & ordinary day will interrupt
It lifts our spirits, at least temporarily…self-confidence will erupt
Clothing stores “doll-up” their windows HOPING something will catch our eye
Something we can’t live without…surely this, to our credit balance we can apply
Or perhaps that fancy sweater or jacket as a gift for another we’ll buy
Brides dream of the fancy dress they’ll wear on their wedding day
It’s so expensive!! “But, daddy, won’t you please help me pay?”
That groom never looked as “GOOD” either in a tux of black, white or gray
Athletes are easily IDENTIFIED by the team uniform they wear
When “Dancing with the Stars”, performance is enhanced by a costume with style & flair
So you see how our apparel can define us…who we are, simply declare
Now, many people like to “wear” their “good deeds” for all the world to see
But God proclaims OUR OWN righteousness is as FILTHY rags…unsightly as can be
For nothing spoils a fancy outfit like spots & stains, don’t you agree?
And since ALL have sinned and sin leaves a HIDEOUS stain
Our parading around TRYING to look pure & innocent is all in vain
For that pure INNER garment of Salvation, only through Christ, can anyone obtain
As soon as we accept Jesus as Saviour & Lord, the Father says “Take that filthy garment away”
Cloth them in a rich robe…let it be done to all who believe and obey
And a breastplate of righteousness to guard our heart from Satan’s arrows everyday
A belt of truth around the waist will guide from going astray
And “put-on” love and charity as an essential part of our “armor” of light…DO NOT DELAY
ACCESSORIZE with hope, trust, humility…oh, what a dazzling display!
Now these “NEW DUDS” are SPIRITUAL, though invisible to some degree
They give those who wear them a wonderful feeling…uplifting and free
Leaving those around them wondering “what’s their secret…what’s the key?”
The time WILL come when the spiritual robe will become LITERAL…clean and white
Pure gleaming linen never to be stained…oh what a GLORIOUS sight!
When the redeemed body reunites with their soul in Heaven’s wondrous light
Experience that “DRESSED UP” feeling with our Saviour forever where everything is RIGHT
All those “mysteries” we’ve pondered will all become perfect insight
And ALL this is possible because GOD became MAN one Holy night
Came to earth to guide, teach & direct, suffer and willingly die for YOU
Conquered death, grant Eternal life to those who ACCEPT His word as true
So won’t you today change your attire to robes only HE can make NEW?!
This would be an appropriate time as we start the year two thousand and nine
To be elegantly dressed and ready, confident in how your “new duds” will SHINE
So aren’t you EXCITED about a New Year and the BLESSINGS HE WILL assign?!
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