Words are as '"stones" when used against others,
Loved ones and neighbors, sisters or brothers.
We would not "stone" someone that we know,
But sometimes in thought a stone we would throw.
Hidden within can be piles of stone,
Even big rocks which we should not own.
The heart may be full of gravel and dust
As "protection" against someone we don't trust.
God helps us love so we don't need pebbles,
Not even for enemies, sinners or rebels.
His love will change us and cause us to show
Kindness and gentleness to all we know.
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."
Ephesians 4:32 KJV
© 2008 Arlene Schwartzkopf