We live in an era

Where strife is celebrated.  

Seen as righteous by some 

How foolish we can be.  

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The next generation watches

To see how we reflect 

The One we profess to serve 

Not just on Sunday

But in every encounter.  

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It is a narrow Gate 

This 24x7 responsibility. 

Am I pushing them away

Or inviting them to follow?

This gives me pause.  

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He did not say

Blessed are the angry,

The aggrieved, or 

The all-knowing ones. 

He sought others to Bless. 

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The lonely and hungry

The unseen and hurting. 

Those who suffer and grieve. 

Here He seeks to draw near. 

And so should we.  

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To all of the least, 

He Gives

His greatest Gifts: 

Love, 

Protection, and 

Peace.