240906 Comfort

 Comfort

What does comfort feel like to you?

A soft blanket? A slippery shoe?

A bubble bath? A comfy bed?

A warm, knit cap upon your head?

What kind of things are comforting?

A good night kiss? A front porch swing?

"I love you," whispered in your ear?

Sweet voice of someone you hold dear?

What makes you feel most comfortable?

Stretch pants that neither bind nor pull?

Someone you trust with your secrets

Speak freely to without regrets?

And nothing is quite as comfy

As snuggling with a cup of tea

With winter winds howling outdoors

While inside cozy fire roars

To be uncomfortable's no fun

At parties where you know no one

Or when you must get up to speak

But nervous voice is just a squeak

Uncomfortable situations 

Are ones we avoid being in

Would rather stay in comfort zone

Even if it means we are alone

Things of comfort we've all enjoyed

Uncomfortable ones we avoid 

That's the way of all human beings 

Seek comfort and not harder things 

To desire comfort's very nice

If highest goal, then becomes vice

For too much comfort hinders growth

Ease and discomfort  - we need both 

So, if we stay in comfort zone

Then can we truly say we've grown

For growth is born of struggling

Reward it brings is comforting

If we use Christ as our example 

Discomforts, we know he had ample

For his was not an easy life

But one with hardships, lack and strife

Though comfort to others, Christ showed

His own comfort was not his goal

To those in power - seemed uncouth

Refused his uncomfortable truths

For us, Christ's truths are welcoming

Their hope and promise, comforting

Even his words that make us squirm

Are lessons from which we can learn

Of course, enjoy comforting things

For they are truly God's blessings

But lack of comfort's blessing, too

For growing and refining you