Baggage
"Baggage"
Written: by Tom Wright
4/2000
At times, while endeavoring to do our very best,
Others find fault. [Often we're unaware of what it is]
But by actions or sharp words directed toward us, we know.
It is then that I'm prompted to recall, those who found fault with Jesus;
With that in mind, what chance have we, of always pleasing others?
It is not to say, that we will not try, but If a problem exists with us--
Then let it remain their problem, not become ours.
We should not clutter our thoughts by taking this personally.
[For those with gentle hearts, this is hard]
For if we consent to this, we've taken from them, unwanted baggage,
In the form of worry; I'm reminded also, that envy and jealousy exists,
(Two of the Devil's most evil charms)
Only God knows the thoughts of others and what motivates them
To do and say the things they do. I do know that God, made no junk,
Nor were we made from some mold where all have like personalities.
We each, are individuals, but made in His likeness.
For those who choose to spend their time nit-picking another,
Whereby becoming themselves, a miserable person in the process,
We should have only pity. offering our sympathy,
and of course they have our prayers.
God bless and have a great day!
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