The Posture of Servitude

I took what I said in my last post and turned it into a creed.  It's not the culmination of everything I believe; it's not a mission statement.  It's somewhere between an oath and a motto.  It's something I can recite to myself when I'm faced with a challenge, need to make a decision, or just need a reminder of what I stand for.

I've named it the Humble Servant's Creed:

I will never quit, I will never give up.
I will finish what I start, and only start what I can finish.
I will meditate on the Lord and cherish His blessings.
In the pursuit of wisdom, I will speak less and listen more.
I will remember that being able to fall is more powerful than being able to fight.
And when I do fall, I will fall forward, and pause on my knees
To pray before I rise again.


I'm conceptualizing a tattoo that will represent this.  The idea is that of a man kneeling on one knee, head bowed and arms spread: the posture of servitude.  In one hand, he holds a hammer to symbolize a solid work ethic, and in the other, a rope to signify the bonds of friendship and love.  Above him is a cross to show that God reigns in his life.  Behind him, a compass to guide him in the right direction.

Here's a mock-up.

I drew it at work in a hurry, and it needs refining, but that's the general idea.  I don't know if I want to make it look more realistic or more symbolic, but right now it's kind of DaVinci-esque.  Either way, it's definitely going on one of my forearms.  Or my chest maybe.

That's all for now.

UPDATE

Got the tat.

Artist: Jay Joree 

Location: Last Angels Tattoos - Henderson