Writ Loud and Wide

I cover both ears with my hands

And try to close my eyes,

But You have writ the message clear

And wide as morning skies.

What You ask seems so very much,

But really is quite small,

And yet I find it difficult

To answer when You call.

You ask that I should show mercy

To those who bring me pain

And that, from retaliation,

I am called to refrain.

You ask that I should bow my head

To those who show disdain

And pray that they might find relief

From their worry and strain.

You ask that, though I am abused,

In your peace I remain,

And only give back to them grace

Without anger’s dark stain.

Oh Lord, why do such simple things

Seem very hard to me,

And why do I doubt that I can

Be who I’m called to be?

Yet still you tell, me one more time,

To live as You have asked

And, Lord, I read you, loud and clear.

I’ll live as I’ve been tasked.

Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.