A Spark Worth Redeeming

Is there any largesse you can think of That mitigates someone who hates Into friend that might love for a lifetime? And what possibly matters but God’s love When minds that are rigid blame fates? Where’s the reason to coax, where’s your plan’s rhyme? Tell me what might you use as a lever, Might bring back the peace to your soul, Can you really get out of this danger? What’s your plan so incredibly clever To rescue your sense of control When the one who must change is a stranger Well consider the claim by Will Rogers That all men are worthy of grace Just how many of us have that courage? By these lights he included draft dodgers No sin can deny one a place, Nor can having or not having knowledge Might I give up my penchant for hating All people in my life that judge? Could my judgment be source of their anger? Could it be that the block to creating A more lasting peace is just smudge That instead of a hand I give finger? I suspect that my worst enemy lies In friends filling head with false praise May not kill, but can’t help with my growing While the critical voice that with truth tries To humble my ways, lengthens days... He’s the one that I find myself owing. What would happen if I should reach out to Those souls less enraptured of me Unsure I’ve got a spark worth redeeming? One’s true power is changing your world view Just be who God calls you to be Know that changing the world is just dreaming. Brian Johnston November 16, 2015