The Outward Impression

The Outward Impression

The outward impression, the appearance of another, 

That causes one to perceive the status of another

 And how they view, value, and live life. 

It should never be used, 

To judge the true worth of another by God's standards,

The world judges the worth of an individual by their outward appearance,

And their status position within the community by their professional or social standing.

When one uses the world's gauges of importance, 

Ones position or rank of acceptance by society, 

Or the state of things in their present situation, 

If one is affluent or indigent, 

They will only mislead and deceive. 

God judges the Spiritual, 

For He knows the condition of the Heart within, 

And whom one follows and allows to guide and build that, 

Which lives within that Heart therein, the world or The Word in Him. 

Allow the Lord to guide your thoughts in prayer, 

Asking Him to guide your life God's way each day, 

And open your heart to help and encourage another 

To build and lead them to Christ, 

No matter of their appearance or status in life. 

Lord, make and keep me humble,

 And open my heart and build anew in You and Your Way, 

Martin Lee Vance 

11/13/2010