Are You Patient

     Isn't it genuine that we all fashion mistakes in this life
     As a series of bad choices can guide us to destruction
     Our emotions so easily blind us from seeing the truth
     Followed by reactions, leading us contrary to instruction

     The end result can leave us bewildered in sorrow
     As we slowly descend within the dark bottomless pit
     We claw at the sides trying our best to escape out
     But to the feelings of helplessness, we slowly submit

     These murky man made cavities are for our own good
     Teaching us in common areas we often need to thrive
     Failing to respond appropriately, we hinder ourselves
     Utilizing our own strength and courage trying to survive

     In this darkness, we become afraid and suddenly cry out
     Possibly searching for divine intervention as we consult
     It's so unfortunate that we are a "fast-driven" society
     Leading us to be impatient and demanding a quick result

     Not completely knowing what your religious beliefs are
     Or if you even believe in a loving God and His only Son
     Obviously this is your choice and entirely up to you
     For me though, my first love simply can't be outdone

     Father expresses love and concern for all His children
     With that also comes discipline, when we fail to obey
     When we are weaken and lose in our own determination
     Dependence on God shifts our focus to trusting His way

     Selfish attitude brings to light expectations of a want
     But God looks directly to the heart and our real need
     Misery may come as God grooms His garden in you
     Plucking those petty wants, as they are a blooming weed

     Never lose faith and hope while feeling overwhelmed in life
     In that moment, Jesus will carry you and God will be at work
     In Genesis. God creates and then views everything as good
     So ... are you being patient, or traveling insanely berserk



      - David E. Hanten -

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