240528 Choose Joy

 Choose Joy

Whenever there's a choice to make

Let joy be path you choose to take

When love and hate are on the scale

Let love be one that does prevail

When anger - patience doth compete

And people we tend to mistreat

It's said we sow in what we reap

So, sow in patience- temper keep

When circumstances bring you down

And all you want to do is frown

Choose happiness instead, my friend

Then soon you'll see your sadness end

I know it's easier said than done

Often more battles devil's won

But get back up and try some more 

For after all, God's won the war

Choose kindness 'stead of getting back

Instead of shortness, practice tact

With every godly choice you make

The devil's grip begins to break

With practice, then quite soon you'll see

Good choices come more easily

Thus, love and joy will conquer strife

Becoming hallmark of your life