Tomorrow's Tapestry

Seek not for self importance
But . . . for humility.
Seek not for earthly riches
But . . . to give from bended knee.
Seek not for happiness
But . . . true joy when first you serve.
Seek not for mortal knowledge
But . . . freely share God's holy word.
Seek not for self fulfillment
But . . . to fill another's soul.
Seek not to be complete
But . . . help others to be whole.
Seek not for independence
But . . . to depend on Father's Son.
Seek not for true perfection
But . . . to be content when day is done.
Seek not to know the ending
But . . . be happy to begin.
Seek not to be the teacher
But . . . humbly learn from Him.
Seek not to stand on mountains
But . . . find purpose in the climb
Seek not to run from trials
But . . . embrace your growth divine...
                -Shanna C. Hugie