There are times that we are called to do the things that are unpopular, the difficult things that will shock people close to you, and may even have people walk away from you. But I know that it doesn’t matter how i feel, as I don’t live for the approval of men, but for the approval of God.
I am encouraged and very comforted that just this morning, that after a dear dear friend and sister from my fellowship group read what I put up on the last post about the 2 Mega-churches in Singapore, she dedicated this poem to me. She is a very talented poet and have been writing christian and personal poems since she is 7 years old.
This is the first time in my life that anyone has written a poem in response to what I have written on this blog, and for me, it is a confirmation that honesty needs to be shared, the truth has to be told.
The Truth, the Truth
Some say that truth is relative
Some say it’s opinion-based
Some say the truth is neutral
And walk around two-faced.
Some people talk the talk but don’t
Walk the walk in fact
They smile, disguised and tell you lies
And stab you in the back.
Some human beings listen not
To anything you say
They are like sheep, perpetually asleep
And wouldn’t have it another way.
Some families hide deep secrets, dark
And do not ever tell
They take those secrets to the grave
And some, right on to Hell.
Some men are born to rule the Earth
And others, born to serve
While others live to do great works
And others, to observe.
But there are those that meekly live
And humbly walk the sod
Whose hearts and minds are on one thing:
To do the will of God.
And it is them that tell the truth
And preach the truth in love
That trial and persecution know
But great favor from above.
For truth is truth and love is love
And they walk hand in hand
For only one that tells the truth
Really loves his fellow man.
A lie can be a deadly thing
Look at what lies have destroyed
For lies have been the greatest tools
The devil has employed.
And it’s through lies that he has gained
The place he has today
In hearts and minds and souls of men
They let him have his way.
But there is truth that blazes through
Those lies and half-truth tales
Deceptions, guile and greedy smiles
Hiding now behind dark veils.
So soon now, truth will have it’s way
And all lies will be gone
The King of Kings is coming here
And will the King of Lies, dethrone.
And all the people who loved the lies
Will fall shamefaced in the street
And all who love the truth will fall
Down at their Savior’s feet.
For He is Truth and He is Love
No matter what the lie or breach
And though we are not infallible
It’s His truth, we aim to teach.
By the Poet
Aug 29, 2013
9:44 p.m.
in honor of my friend, Rachel, and her courageous fight for Truth
Fight On, Sister!!!!
Your friend is really cool. I haven’t attend church for some time now and the funny thing is, I still believe, but seldom pray and the only time I pray are usually when the kids are sick. I’ve not read the bible for a long long time and unlike you, I’m not very much into really knowing the truths in it, I used to just believe whatever the leaders said and take it at face value, never challenge nor questioned. After not going to church for some time now, I actually feel more liberated and set free, seeing that the grace that I’ve been taught is not just confined to the walls and building of that church, but rather, it extends beyond into the everyday life, big or small.
And I truly applaud you for standing up to your beliefs and no one can crushed your spirit for standing up to it.
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