Perspective On Life
We're too far from our praying, when
we should seek out his face.
We're too deep in our mourning when
the heart should stay on grace.
We're too long keeping silent when
the voice inside says, "why?"
We're too long sitting dormant when
the body cries out, "try."
We're too long apt to follow when
we should go forth to lead.
We often say, "tomorrow," when
it's now that people need.
We're too soon prone to argue when
to whisper wins the day.
We're too slow to the rescue when
a child is in the fray.
We're too soon shedding tears although
each prayer is answered, friend.
We're too long gripped by fear yet know
the soul will always mend.
We often think of having and
forget where need is great.
We scarcely hear those hurting and
should be there to relate.
We're too slow being contrite when
our knees is where we pray.
We often beg for insight when
God's there to lead the way.
When acting very selfish we
don't always do what's right.
By learning what to cherish we
will always walk upright.
Perspective on Life
b.b. 11-26-14
common verse.
Copyright © Brian Baumgarn | Year Posted 2015
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