God gave me an unapologetically passionate heart.
And I intend to use it
"Life is a hypocrite if I can't live the way it moves me."
God bless me with discomfort
At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships
So that I may live deep within my heart.
God bless me with anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
So that I may work for justice, freedom and peace.
God bless me with tears
To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war,
So that I may reach out my hand to comfort them and
To turn their pain into joy.
And God bless me with enough foolishness
To believe that I can make a difference in the world,
So that I can do what others claim cannot be done
To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor.
"You were a million years of work,"
Said God and His angels, with needle and thread.
They kissed your head and said,
"You're a good kid and you make us proud.
So just give your best and the rest will come,
And we'll see you soon."
