Good Words

This poem comes out of an observation about our society’s struggle to have charitable conversations on a variety of subjects. The reasons why have been outlined in many other blogs, articles and podcasts--across a wide landscape of opinions and rhetoric.

I do long for the ‘around the kitchen table’ discussions where people are open to listen to others and learn from others. Not that our strongly held opinions will fully change (maybe sometimes), but let’s make an effort to understand each other. And all try to be deliberate about what comes out of our mouths….me included. (James 3:7-10)

Good Words

Looking for the good words

where have they gone?

A short smile-like phrase

can change the color of talk

From dusk to dawn.

The heart sends the words

And then it’s too late

The Light brings truth

And can humble the hate.

So much knowing,

Not much hearing

Right, wrong, left, middle.

Keep it to the main thing,

Love the Only King.

Love the others

Nations, tribes and creeds.

Kind words, good words

Follow anywhere He leads.

True words, faith words

Do the greater thing.

Lay down your life--your rights

Then just watch what He’ll bring.

I will, I can, I want to, I’ll try

to brighten the discourse

Love till I die.

We’ll fix the crisscross

and reach for a new day.

The King’s gonna do it all anyway.

--RJakeMac

Proverbs 16:24 -- “Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” NLT

Proverbs 18:4 -- "The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream." NIV