They have an
efficacious power
written deep within the
interstices of their syllables;
these words of Jesus.
We disciples should
repeat them often,
even the difficult
ones.
We should speak them
confidently
with an attitude of
blessing, hope
and encouragement
Be whole!
Be at peace! Forgive!
Love your neighbour!
(And your enemies.)
Live generously!
Do for others
as you would have them
do for you!
Walk away from your
wealth!
(How did that one sneak
in?)
Be free! Live fully!
Follow!
Sometimes,
laying aside
reservations
and overcoming our
inhibitions,
we might even voice the
words
loudly, in public
spaces.
We could spray them
rudely on walls,
pass them out with cups
of water,
or paint them boldly
upon our faces;
shouting with
appropriate outrage and defiance,
and causing good people
to gasp.
©
Ken Rookes 2016
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