They were offered wisdom.
But instead,
They asked for wealth.
And wealth they were given.
They were offered a Father.
But instead,
they asked for kings.
And kings they were given.
Then and now
Saul seemed always angry and never at peace.
The Pharisees and Sadducees seemed always angry and never at peace.
The Romans seemed always angry and never at peace.
The racists seem always angry and never at peace.
The political activists seem always angry and never at peace.
__________ seems always angry and never at peace.
Job
When I am proud, I become defeated;
When I am humble, nothing defeats me.
Low like water.
High like fire.
The water remains.
The fire desires.
Anger…
… is like a fire; it’ll go out if you don’t feed it.
And if the fire goes out, good things may grow from the ashes.
I’m not out there;
I’m In here.
Kingdom
There is no ruler of Hell, yet many who fight for the position.
freedom of speech
Hate-speech will never be free from consequence.
Sculpture
Use your Heart
To chisel rock.
The Line
Who are my friends? Who are my enemies?
My friends are any who do not feel, speak, or act harm against me.
Therefore, I am everyone’s friend, yet I have enemies.
Taken away
I mourn.
I fast.
I sometimes weep.
Because the Bridegroom is so very far from us.
