It’s a mistake
To compare ourselves to others.
That sin do not dare —
For joy it surely smothers.
Don’t look askance
At gifts you have been given.
Grow gratitude —
Let yourself be shriven.
Joy everywhere —
Our happiness, so be it.
God is alive,
If we will but see it.
While I was busy
Feeling self-pity
I missed the joy of the moment
While I was busy
Being offended
I missed a lesson I could learn
While I was busy
With jealousy and envy
I missed my abundant blessings
While I was busy
Feeling so bitter
I missed the sweetness of creation
While I was busy
Being self-righteous
I missed the grace that I could give and receive
While I was busy
Feeling you’d attacked me or my beliefs
I missed God’s unconditional love for me
While I was busy
Holding onto my anger
I missed God’s unconditional love for you
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