"act of God"

“Act of God” Past all understanding somewhere deep within, A desperate need to realize something must begin, Can't touch it with your finger, you must sense it with your heart Life’s lessons take a lifetime few chosen vessels start. To comprehend forgiveness, to feel mercy fall like rain, Could never live within us had we not suffered pain. Took a lifetime to discover, so long to understand LOVE is the only act of GOD that we can do as man. So love without abandon, just give and never ask Be free from fear forevermore, discard the stifling mask That keeps you from your destiny, that robs you of your peace, God made you such a lovely soul, when will that self doubt cease? Fear tells you you must keep it, Gods shows you… give it all Your choice to live with open hearts one ransomed from the fall Truth calls for you to hold her and embrace her child named Joy, Hear these words, oh dear one please, my broken heart implores To look into the cosmic mirror, find Christ in one's own soul To hear these distant longings, see life’s mysteries unfold Behold the love unseen; hear the whispers of one's heart To gain true treasure sought of kings...now's the only time to start. APOM Lawrence Schrank and Caron Balman ( the 30 year poem)