Thursday, July 23, 2015

How Many?

How many words will it take to undo one ill spoken word?

How many beautiful scenes will it take to erase one horrific sight?

How many rights does it take to right a wrong?

How many births will it take to eradicate senseless death?

How many judgments will it take to eradicate prejudice?

How many oceans will it take to quench the fires of adversity?

How many faithful acts will it take to eliminate fear?

How many seeds need to be planted to rid famine?

How many goods will it take to purge evil?

How many freedoms will it take to abolish slavery?

How many stitches will it take to mend a broken heart?

How many surgeries are required to heal a wounded soul?

How many weights will it take to feel strong?

How many roads traveled will it take to arrive?

How many acts of courage will it take to be brave?

How many people will it take not to feel alone?

How many tears will it take to be joyful?

How many wins will it take to defeat loss?

How many” I love yous” will it take to disable hate?

How many lessons will it take to learn?

How many experiences will it take to gain wisdom?

How many successes will it take to achieve happiness?

How many dollars will it take to measure genuine wealth?

How many “to dos” will it take to finally be done?

How many cries will it take to be heard?

How many breathes will it take to breathe?

How many tasty morsels will it take to be satisfied?

How many washes will it take cleanse filth?

How many baptisms will it take to be refreshed?

How many confessions will it take to absolve guilt?

How many mistakes will it take to pass the test?

How many sacrifices will it take to be blessed?

My list could go on and on ... these question spew from the churning well within my soul. How many will it take?

The answer is so simple, although insane to many. ONE! How can there be only one answer to all of life's questions?   All the answers to our endless questionings are found in Jesus Christ – The Living Word- The All knowing, The All powerful, The Ever Present- The All in All -The ONE.  Seek and you fill find.  Knock and the door will be opened to you.  Ask and you will receive.