by Nick Wilgus
Oh soul, why struggle so
why hesitate, why not jump in?
why not love a little bit?
and seek the lowest place to sit?
why not smile and put at ease?
laugh and tease and shoot the breeze?
why not trust that all God's words
are good enough to heal your hurts?
why not try the Gospel way?
— be one who gives, not one who takes
Oh soul, why struggle so
when God is all you really need?
why throw these pearls to the swine
when heaven's where your heart could be?
Jesus lost his life
yet gained the world
and so much more
why not knock upon his door?
“Do what He tells you,” Mary said,
and water turned into to wine
“Come and see and learn of Me —
I am the way, the truth, the life!”
Oh give it up, this me, me, me
learn to give
— you will receive
If your heart is full of pain
then lose this life
— and life you'll gain
Put your finger in this socket
let yourself be electrified
drain this cup down to the dregs
and let your God be glorified