BONUS: Spoken Word to Remember

Welcome Back Listeners! We have something a little different for you today - this is a spoken word / poem that explores the heart of what it means to find peace in a divided political season. We hope it reminds you that you can hold conversations without confrontation and disagree without disrespect. we’re called to love our neighbors, especially those with whom we differ—just as Jesus would. We hope these words inspire you to seek understanding and love in every exchange. 🇺🇸🙏

LYRICS:

we, human beings

are wired for peace –

hunger for utopia still stirring in us all.

Eden the representation of the perfect place

where all was well, all the time, and to this day –

we strive to calculate

which leader, which candidate, which one can take the taint

from the earth

and restore her back

to her original shine

every four years we garner our decision,

yet as we strive for calm,

strife enters our discussions –

fear too,

(that obstinate liar)

convincing even the kindest of people

that evil is their neighbor.

but for those who follow the Way,

they strive unto a different Kingdom

where government is heralded with love and faithfulness, 

and each decision is laced with justice and righteousness, 

eternity at the forefront of every decree.

so with urgency,

the people of God

bring supplications, intercessions, 

prayers and petitions

to the throne of grace

that hears all

from every race,

every people, 

every tongue, 

and every nation.

these people are different, 

convicted that Shalom is not won at the ballot box

or taught through legislation, 

but rather through the people of God,

alive and active,

at every waking second 

devout in their destiny 

to bring restoration to the earth.

voting is one thing,

living the Way is another :

remember your neighbor

remember to pray

remember to carry yourself God’s way.

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