On the Outside Looking In

“Oh God, you are so holy!” The people sing.
“We lay it at your feet! All our love we bring!”
But do we really mean it? Or just listening to our voice?
We go along with the crowd, like we don’t have a choice.
We may clap our hands & belt it out
Could God hear the sincerity without the shadow of a doubt?
Let’s put on a show, act better than we usually do
Maybe we can fool God, leave everyone without a clue
We go about our week, thank Him here & there
We are stressed & have problems but don’t stop to say a prayer
How come we so often push him away
When he devoted his life to us, our sins to save?
“I just don’t have time for devotions,” we say to ourselves.
And what about your Bible, sitting dusty on your shelf?
How can it be that we spend hours with our friends?
But can’t give God the time of day, whose love never ends?
Why is it so hard to mention Jesus name
But so easy to gossip & not have any shame?
Sure, you go to church, may even sing in the choir.
But do you know where you’re going when your life expires?
He shouldn’t love us, sinful as we are.
When it comes to salvation, we’re just not up to par.
Thank God there’s a happy ending after all!
He will NEVER leave us, he’ll help us when we fall.
So don’t give up hope, you can’t do it alone!
God promises to be there, my life he owns.
But don’t get the wrong idea, it matters when we sin.
Sin separates us from God & he can’t dwell within.
Don’t think it’s no big deal when you disobey your mother.
Don’t think, “Ah God doesn’t care,” when you hurt your brother.
So what are you waiting for?! Let your light shine!
Help someone who’s hurting, assure them they’ll be fine.
Step out of your comfort zone and show a little care.
Learn to let go of pride, it’s something you can spare.
Cherish the good times and grin through the bad.
And never forget, you’ve got the best friend you could possibly have.