Undivided Attention

Went to Bible study and no sooner than I taken my seat
I heard the cellphone’s email beep
Before I could check the details
The Spirit’s voice said “don’t check that email”

This voice reminded me
Before the app, I carried the Bible and once seated
I gave minister my undivided attention
And now that I got this device
I think I can learn and keep abreast on what’s going on outside

Where’s my undivided attention to God?
Church isn’t even that long
Somehow I just got to look at the phone
Is anything more important than God’s word?
Why let the cellphone disturb?

So glad I listened to the Spirit
And ignored any phone messages
Turned out the lesson was so informative and inspirational
Minister even included testimonials
Thanks Lord for reminding me
To give Your word my undivided attention.

Scripture Reference:
Proverbs 1:5 – A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.

Go Back

Active shooter
I usually hear about it on tv
But this time it was near me
I paused as a deep sadness came over me
Not only for the affected families
Not just because it could have easily been me
But because of the place of where it happened
Many times I’ve been in the same building
As It’s a place of help and healing

As I think over life and the change in things
I’m grateful for all the new conveniences and technology
But I want to see this country go back
Go back to the time when folk could argue and walk away
And be friends again in a few days
Back to when the time when of ending a life never came to mind
Back to seeing churches as sacred and schools as havens
When no institution has to practice active shooter drills
Because folk will adhere to God’s words “thou shall not kill” (Exodus 20:13).

Torn Over Giving

The urgent agonizing plead for money
Makes you wonder why the need
Wondering if they are really hurting
Or are old habits resurfacing

Know there was an addiction before
But they claim it is no more
And you see the cleanliness
And don’t want to contribute to a relapse mess

What if I gave and it went to a relapse?
What if I don’t give and there’s a genuine medical lack?
The Bible says judge not (Luke 6:37)
But you have to use judgement
You don’t want to feed the addiction
But you don’t want to deprive of medical attention

So, how to come to a decision?
When being torn over giving
I look to follow Solomon’s lead (1 Kings 3:9)
And ask God to instill wisdom in me
So that I can have an understanding heart
And give, but not in away to help the problem restart.