MEDITATION

MEDITATION BY STEVE HAARMAN
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

We are blessed with memories
Many are worthy to dwell on,
While others we may question
On the idea of them being a blessing
We should turn the unhappy memories
Into a forgive and release proposition
Jesus died for our sins.  We have a free will
And make our choices.  Everything, although
Well intended does not always go our way
People make mistakes and we, in a sense,
Must die a little on our cross and forgive
If we are hurt, what do we do?  One 
Answer is to add up our losses, then
Double down with a gift to the poor.
Then we feel blessed again.  How much
Happiness do we deserve?  I say, be happy,
But remember those with nothing, who
Are starving, dying from malnutrition and
Internally from the lack of love.  We can
Fill ourselves up by loving those who have hurt us  
As we work diligently to improve condition.  
This is not easy and the results are not measurable, 
But the fact that we continue in spite of success
Or failure is what is important.  We must celebrate 
And be in gratitude for having a loving God,
Who allows us to think and act.  Amen