Stand Up
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What if I told you, all of you are wrong
You've already judged me; probably have been all along.
By the way that walk, dress , and carry myself
But this image of me, is like a picture on a shelf
On my spiritual journey, I've been many places
I've met many people, and seen many faces
After sitting & listening, standing & singing
I've become appalled at all the name calling; all the mudslinging
And it comes from God's people; these so-called "Christians"
They say to love everyone, then shun other religions
I can no longer let these objections go unspoken
After all, shouldn't our churches be open for the broken
Most of you are thinking now this isn't true
But let's be honest, we know what we'd actually do
We keep judging people before we know them; it's a crime, it's a sin
We need to stop doing this, because nobody wins
Let me give you some examples, stereotypes if you will
Now these people are not bad, and certainly not evil
A women draped in cloth, just trying to do her best
She fights hard every day, and prays toward the west
How about a man covered with dirt, grease, and sweat
Who couldn't weigh more than a hundred soaking wet
Some of you would look on with pity, even shed a tear
But would you hold those people's hands, embrace them without fear
You can find these people wherever you may roam
But would you truly love them, invite them into your home
Now I know what Jesus said, and I know He did not stutter
He said that woman and that man are your sister and your brother
No matter what people wear, or what language they speak
We should all be humble enough to wash each other's feet
When will we open our hearts, souls, and minds
And accept every stranger, no matter what kind
See, God calls us to love everyone that we see
Because all of those people reflect you and me
We are all sons of Adam and daughters of Eve
Doesn't matter what we've done, or even what we believe
Mormon, Catholic, Muslim; stop hiding behind a name
God made each of us with care, and loves all of us the same
Now I know we have some differences, and don't see eye to eye
But shouldn't we just accept that, instead of barely getting by
Stop hating and start loving
Stop crying and start hugging
So it's time for us to stand up, not down
And follow the one with the thorn ridden crown
Because this right here is where I'm drawing the line
I promise to stop hiding and pretending everything's fine
I'm going to let my life be the proof of his love
And revel in this peace I receive from above
Now it's time for all of you to make a choice
Will you sit idly by, or choose to be the voice
Of those who have no voice at all
Who've traveled life's roads and began to fall
Will you look past their mistakes, their choice of religion
The way that they speak, and the color of their skin
And show the world this love that's so true
I mean, after all, with God's love there is nothing we can't do