Sometimes we stop and we sit
Sitting
Sitting overwhelmed
Overwhelmed facing the ocean of need
Crying
And it moves forward without us
Sometimes it continues on and we are blind
Blinded
Blinded unaware
Unaware of the dark injustice of our world
Comfortable
And it moves forward without us
May we be moving
Moving
Moving forward
Forward into the dark injustice of our world
Forward with the hope of the gospel
Together we hold lonely hands
Educate hungry minds
Feed swollen bellies
Stand by each other
And nurture souls
One step at a time
One voice
One word
One touch
Alone so small, but together facing the ocean
And moving forward
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3 comments:
Well said honey!
Love,
Mom
Awesome poem - love the imagery.
i just wrote a comment on matts blog about something im learning.
ive realized looking at the life of jesus He wasnt interested in the masses. but in relationship - one person at a time. if GOD himself had few followers and few relationships... this says something. it says human free will is sacred. it says our interaction with God and others matters.
this has helped me not be overwhelmed with the "ocean" you wrote about. i think we all feel the weight of it.
its validated me being here, 'wasting my time' holding babies, siting with the poor, having tea in the teashop in my alley, and doing things most people in ministry might consider pointless.
your already doing a great job loving, one person at a time... simply in the little things like the fact you guys know your neighbors and drive to MI to visit mom and dad, ect....
so glad you and matt are in my life!
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