A Mind of our Own

Ezra 7:10

Devote yourself to study and observance,
The Law of the Lord requires obedience;
For teaching its decrees and of His Laws,
Guiding us through all of our human flaws.
Every single human being has some fault,
That they should not be doing or to ought;
We break the rules each and every day,
With what we may do or even possibly say;
Finding ourselves saying something wrong,
Then suffering as you regret all week long;
It was God, who gave the freedom to choose,
Allowing us to decide whether win or loose;
He was not looking for mind-numb robots,
Up to us as humble and meek or hotshots;
He wanted us with a mind of our very own,
Able to think and do stuff when we're alone;
Of this freedom comes great responsibility,
Familiar with His Laws for accountability;
Showing honor and respect for the Almighty,
In return he provides you with an amnesty.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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