Perfection
Dynamos of Goodness spin and spawn off good
Christians may be expected to seek perfection
But what exactly is it ("Obedience not sacrifice," says the WORD)?
No, not perfection but multiplication
Never ever reaching perfection in this world
II
Imitation of Christ - Thomas A Kempis - and beyond
Hungering for relationship to inspire sons and daughters
To replace addictions, needles, abuse ... for that thirst
The exploited woman at the well (Sychar, Samaria) heard of Jesus
Fountains of living water - never to thirst again
III
No, daughter --- son: He seeks not perfection
Only that deepening relationship, that others -
Hindu and Buddhist - call meditation, transcending -
Not the mind, but your bossy body, to taste freedom
In gazing at Him! Life is boring; cycles from kitchen to bathroom
IV
Taste real boredom for the "boring" hours of prayer -
And know, that in the womb of our boredom, a shalom-
That peace beyond human imagination! Yes, true peace
Is possible by you and me. WE haven't tried and tasted Him
In silence, alone, after Church is dismissed. If we tarry ....
Copyright © Anil Deo | Year Posted 2019
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