The Seven Deadly Sins – Vain Glory

My name is Vainglory,
and I care what you think.
Being well-thought of by others,
is my preferred strong drink.
Attention I want,
approval I crave.
Applause would be nice,
to being seen I’m a slave.
I don’t just want to be the greatest
I want to be seen as the best.
I’m happy to take glory,
and to make you impressed.
I post to gain likes,
engrossed in the social validation.
The feedback gives me a burst,
and a temporary high of elation.
Appearance over substance,
presentation over the real me.
And deep down I know,
applause is the narcotic I seek.
The more time on social media,
the more I feel depressed.
I’m empty, I’m anxious,
it’s very tiring to impress.
What is teaching, shaping,
and forming my brain.
Is it image, through scrolling,
the fleeting pleasure will wain.
I need a solution,
before my glories fade away.
What can deliver me,
from this vice of display?
Remembering I don’t need to,
pine after being noticed and seen.
When I have the praise of Jesus,
from people praise I am weaned.
The radiance of Jesus,
is reflected in me.
When God looks at my life,
it is Jesus he sees.
I will not be forgotten,
by the one who never forsakes.
When confronted with his majesty,
my vainglory is erased.
I need silence & time to listen,
not always drawing attention to myself.
My Father in secret sees,
No need to announce to everyone else.
I don’t always need an audience,
making all private things known.
I can live with healthy hiddenness,
instead of toward attention I’m prone.
And if I am not sure,
if this news would be right to share.
I ask, Is this to DO good
or to LOOK good to someone out there?
God will never forget you,
he sees, he knows, he celebrates.
He’s proven his love in Jesus Christ,
coming to save the ones he creates.
My name is Vainglory,
and although I fight the fight.
He is making me new and I will wait,
until he makes everything right.