Mary and Joseph, humble and meek
Their faith and courage, something to seek
Outside the box, beyond expectation
They let God lead, no hesitation
Young and uneducated, yet chosen by grace
To carry and raise the Savior of the human race
They defied the norms, broke free from the mold
Their integrity and courage, a story retold
In a world of follow-the-leader and dutiful religion
They relied on their angels, against all tradition
No preparation in the synagogue’s teachings
Their faith and trust, beyond human teachings
Why do we love and admire, but not imitate
Their faith journeys, so bold and great?
Their prophetic courage, their non-reassurance
The authenticity, beyond religious endurance
It’s not about theology, but integrity and trust
Letting God lead, in Him we must
For Mary and Joseph, their journey inspires
To step outside our comfort, and reach for higher desires
So let us learn from their example so pure
To have the faith and courage to endure
To break free from the norms, and embrace the unknown
To rely on our angels, and let God’s love be shown. (\"Prophetic Courage\") by Courtney Weaver Jr.