241015 Generosity

 Generosity 

I wish I were more generous 

With time and money too

Not out of guilt or grudgingly

But with a heart that's true

I wish I always gave of self

Without a second thought

I know that's how my Father does

And that's the way I ought

I'd like to be the kind that gives

The shirt off of my back 

But when it comes to selflessness

- A trait I sometimes lack

For there are times I hesitate

When someone is in need

Hoping that others heed the call

So I won't have to lead

While other times, I look away 

As if don't see their hurt

That way, I can keep my hands clean

Not get down in their dirt

Then, oh what shame I feel inside

For it is wrong, I know

To fail to be compassionate 

When God has blessed me so

View self as good Samaritan 

But in reality

Sometimes walk other side of road

Pretending not to see

I know sometimes I'm generous 

Sometimes is not enough 

I want to be one counted on

When others have it rough 

For oft I've been recipient of

Generosity of others

And God calls us to show our love

To all sisters and brothers

Remind me, God nothing is mine

It's all a gift from you

So, when I give back generously

I'm acting as you do

Create in me a servant's heart

That never fails to see

Each human being as your child 

Then, love them generously