Perfection

Oh, that I were perfect Full of endless love and compassion Empathetically embracing charity Giving selflessly from the depths of my soul. Loving and forgiving painlessly, wisely Enduring all manner of evil without hatred Without complaint Without anger Always… Forever forsaking faults Free of revengeful inklings. Never dreaming of another’s calamity. Never dwelling on ill wishes. Never noticing imperfections in others Charitable in thought and deed. Sharing my soul…my talents…my hopes…my dreams. Selflessly looking toward the well being of others. Putting their needs before my own. Endlessly overlooking bitterness sent my way. Never indulging in envy or covetousness. Returning hatred and envy with kindness. Never misinterpreting another’s intentions. Never speaking harshly Never making a mistake But, alas, I am not faultless. The road to perfection is an uphill climb. Introspection makes the direction clearer. Desire for improvement shines light upon the path. Endurance is the key. Love is the essence. Forgiveness a must! God forgives. Shall we, also, and find peace…eternally? I say yes, with God’s help Through the perfect love of Christ – His love is the light of the world. Perfection is my goal. Forgiven…forgiving – Faultless, before the Father Perfected through the eternities. © April 27, 2011 Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen