the world does not need to know by stella ashworth
When God uses you to save a soul, let Heaven rejoice, but hush your role. For deeds of love, so pure and bright, shine best when hidden from the sight.
When hungry mouths are fed with grace, do not proclaim or seek a place among the proud where praises grow. Your Father sees, the world need not know.
When tears you wipe with gentle hand, when broken hearts learn to withstand. Let silent mercy be your crown, for God alone writes your renown.
When sorrow knocks on trembling doors, and comfort flows from mercy’s shores, do not announce the balm you bring, let angels, not the world, take wing.
When trials rise, fierce as the sea, and darkness steals your melody, hold fast in faith, press through the woe, the Lord is near, the world need not know.
When He exalts from pit to throne, and makes His wonders all your own, let gratitude in whispers grow, for in His time, His grace will show.
So, dear ones, live with love untold, not for the world, but Him alone. For treasures laid in secret store, are kept by God forevermore.
This poem reflects Matthew 6:1-4, where Jesus teaches to give in secret, and Psalm 75:6-7, which reminds us that promotion comes from the Lord. Hope this blesses you.
Written by Stella Ashworth for Team Talk.
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