Today and Always

© Dawn Paoletta (please do not copy)
I took this picture at Narragansett Beach
 on December 31, 2010 New Years Eve morning.
One year ago today. 

                                                                   

Today and Always

Some say life is a series of choices...

If I choose to argue

for that "important" cause, 

it might be a good thing,

perhaps 

some would take pause.

If I choose to oppose 

every wicked thing,

and stand shouting hateful words 

in hopes of good to bring.

If I choose to pursue

the many worldly goods,

passing by those shaking their heads

and all accusing shoulds.

If I choose to waste my words on that which 

seems is right,

instead of yield to the brightest 

of all penetrating light.

If I choose to fight the wars 

of those who oppose -

all of the godly people,

what do you suppose?

If I choose to battle in the strength 

of many men,

I would lose my hope and power 

from the one 

in whom I depend.

If I choose to strive for all godliest of gain,

I might lose it all-

that which I have yet to attain.

If I choose to seek those who exclude the least,

I would leave behind 

the one who brings true peace-

excluding none.

If I choose to speak when it has not been led,

by the Spirit through the Son,

my words are lifeless yet, and best remain unsaid. 

If I choose to let these lips impart what's true,

I will have served best 

the One who who makes all things new.

If I choose to share what I have received,

I confirm with my mouth,

that which I believe.

I choose instead of all of these,

 to stay beside my guide,

and cling to his robe-

safely -

that is where I hide.

In doing so I confirm 

my identity-

nothing else I am but His,

a child,

chosen, loved - free. 

Keep your wars, your fame, your fights, your rights and soapbox stands,

I am most content

 clinging to His hand.

I'll leave you to your preaching, your rants, and your tirades,

I will stay close by my King avoiding the charades.

I will live my one life 

praising my Faithful King,

knowing and believing

in the Truth that he brings.

For the life I claim as mine

is truly not my own.

He laid down His life and 

Heaven now,

 is called my home.

Above all else I pray 

that this be my one thing.

I live today and always

to glorify The One True King.

12/31/11
©Dawn Paoletta