In and off center

Micah 7:4 New Living Translation (NLT)

Even the best of them is like a brier;
    the most honest is as dangerous as a hedge of thorns.
But your judgment day is coming swiftly now.
    Your time of punishment is here, a time of confusion.

 

Midst

 

In the midst of all confusion ... it is simply to be said:

“Common ground neglects intrusion of lost freedom in a web”.

 

In a wave of what is wanted now ... desires rule the day.

What is deserved in the reason ... “Good for me” the chosen way?

 

A world conceived in emotions ... only cries for one's self

Being blind to all except own feelings ... on its ride to hell.

 

“Love your neighbor” it’s written ... “Love your God” is the call.

“Who is your neighbor?” now the question ... Who’s your God?” after all.

 

How to change the “yours” into mine ... and to possess on a “mine” basis

Has been the mystery of it all ... only to be answered on life’s pages?

 

Who is “your” God and who is mine ... who defines “my neighbor”?

Does the heart? What if it is dead? ... I won’t know despite my labor.

 

Maybe there is no common ground ... unless lead by the Holy Spirit

The only One to understand ... the only One to interpret.

 

 

Jan Wienen

 

This poem is about: 
Our world

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