I'm tired of losing, I'm tired of trying
My heart feel broke and I'm tired of crying
I'm all bound up and emotionally tied
I put on a smile but I'm crying inside
They ask how I'm doing, I say that I'm fine
But no one notices, or don't have the time
If only they'd stop, if only they'd care
I might feel safe to open and share
The hope I've lost, the misery I feel
How I wonder if I'll really be able to heal
Is life worth living when I have no hope
Sometimes I wonder if I'll be able to cope
I'm tired of losing, I'm tired of trying
I don't care any more 'cuz inside I'm dying
I can in a very small way relate to this person. Very small. But my heart goes out to them.
I want to notice them, because I know what it feels like to be overlooked.
I want them to feel loved, because I have been hurt by unloving people.
I want to take the time to look into their eyes and see the pain, because I've been hurting and people don't realize it.
I want to show them Jesus, because He's the one who can love them unconditionally. Who can touch their hurt and take it away.
It's not about me, its about Him. And with His help I can make a difference in someone's life.
Good thoughts. Did you write the poem, Heather?
ReplyDeleteYeah I did. I tried to put myself in their place.
DeleteIt's really good!
ReplyDeleteI read this and thought of some questions. Some questions for myself, but also for you. (You don't need to respond to these questions/my comment if you don't want to publicly share your answers.)
ReplyDeletePlease perpend the following questions.
1. How many non-Christian friends/acquaintances do I have?
2. How many of my closest (geographical) neighbors do I have any kind of regular/occasional interaction with?
3. What am I willing to give up to be obedient to Christ's command, the Great Commission, in my own neighborhood?
4. Am I willing to be friendly and treat with dignity those who have a repelling appearance? (i.e. lots of tattoos, piercings, grungy, slovenly, wearing-all-black, bizarre-looking people.)
"I want them to feel loved, because I have been hurt by unloving people.
I want to take the time to look into their eyes and see the pain, because I've been hurting and people don't realize it.
I want to show them Jesus, because He's the one who can love them unconditionally." <- Well said. God bless you as you reach out to the hurting!
Very good questions and literally what I was thinking when I wrote this post. Thanks for sharing!
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