240731 Real Change

 Real Change

Do you notice what is wrong with them

And too seldom what is right

Often pointing out another's fault

And bringing it to light

Is building up somebody else 

Thing you infrequently do

Is constantly correcting

Something you'd like done to you

Are harsh words meant to criticize 

Often, what rolls off your tongue

Do you find singing their praises

Is a song you've seldom sung

Do you wake up in the morning

With a sour attitude 

Not with thankfulness for the new day

Instead, with ingratitude 

Is trying to change others

The way you invest your time

For certainly the problem's theirs

'Cause I'm sure it can't be mine

If that at all describes you

Even just a little bit

And you don't like that side of you

Desire to get rid of it

To fight world's sinful nature 

You must first look from within

Acknowledging your need to change 

Is the place you should begin 

Of course, nobody is perfect

And no one is always nice

But, your goal as a Christian is

To be more and more like Christ 

And if the places you fall short 

You honestly will face

Seek God's forgiveness, strength to change 

He'll extend mercy and grace

If you pray with all sincerity

Your repentance, genuine 

You'll see yourself begin to change 

Gradually and over time

For God says if you'll seek, you shall find

But firstly, you must seek

Then, he'll soon transform your actions 

And even the words that you speak

And while you're in the process

You'll see others in new light

With more patience and compassion 

For they're fighting the same fight

Though this process takes a lifetime

'Til transformation is complete

You truly shall be holy 

When you sit at Jesus's feet