Often I look into situations with the eyes of discernment.  I don't always like what I see however I have learned that "forcing someone to see or hear" isn't the way to enlightening them either.  I can only teach you from experience and leading a 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 + something to water and expecting them to drink is completely arrogant.  Why would you listen to me?  My words are based upon words of wisdom whether the wisdom was found in the pages of the Bible or another source.  I have usually lived the words I speak.  I do not presume myself to be above reproach because most importantly, I am human and completely flawed.  Though you may not view me with eyes that see those flaws, I inspect myself daily.  I test my motives and my thoughts before the throne of Almighty God.  I ask only to be a servant knowing full well a servant of this faith will endure the persecution; the hostility, attitudes, actions, and words of others who believe I am presenting a false front.  A house divided cannot stand.

But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord ~ Joshua 24:15

Facing persecution
I wonder when
those who believe themselves
to be above reproach
will understand
Jesus didn't call those
who appear perfect
He called those who
admit their failings
Take a hike
Pharisee
You who claim to be
so righteous
Allow the Lord to
reveal His hand
His word will show
His fruit will taste sweeter
He will show you a new
thing, a new path, a new
way to worship Him.
If you will only stay your
hand, release your
expectations
pre-conceived notions
of how the Lord does
His work

More poetry

My heart has ached
it has felt torn to pieces
another twenty four hours passes;
time moves by so slowly.

Yet this day is different
The sun is shining
brighter
There is a clarity to my

thoughts

The skip in my step
has returned
I am moving forward
meeting you in the middle
Our hands and arms
are outstretched and
suddenly, we are
intertwined in an
embrace filled with
joy and relief.

The day is coming
It is on the horizon
I can feel your touch
I can smell your scent
I know you are right
there in front of me.