Feel like a fool

If you've ever had that "Oh, I feel so foolish" feeling...just remember...we must rejoice to be counted fools for Christ.

Lord, I felt like such a fool today.
I stood before a crowd, and didn't know what to say.
But finally I told them that you are the Great Creator.
I told them that you are the Eternal Lord.
And if only one of them thinks a little more about you,
well, I don't care if I feel like a fool.

My family is here, I'm around them every day.
But I don't say anything...what can I say?
Should I tell them that you are the Great Creator?
Please help me tell them that you are the Eternal Lord!
And if only one of them thinks a little more about you,
well, I don't care if I feel like a fool.

There are people all over the place...I'm at a big event.
I just can't spread your Gospel now, Lord...I'm all spent.
How can I find the strength and courage to speak of your cross?
Then I remember that compared to you, all of my gain is loss.
And if only one of them thinks a little more about you,
well, I don't care if I feel like a fool.

What about my neighbors that live down the street?
I smile and wave every time we meet.
But why don't I tell them that you died in their place?
Why don't I tell them of deserved justice, and free grace?
And if only one of them thinks a little more about you,
I don't really care if I feel like a fool.

In the doctors office, a routine check up...
Surely this isn't the place to take my cross up.
But what? Don't these people need to hear?
Why should I be too busy or ashamed to share?
Because if only one of them thinks a little more about you,
I don't care if I feel like a fool.

Lord, make my lips move when you are moving in their hearts.
Help me see them as dying people, rather than vicious sharks.
Give me compassion, and a heart to reach the lost.
Keep reminding me that my flesh is dead, and I took up my cross.
And if only one of them thinks a little more about you,
I don't care if I feel like a fool.


KT 2009

Reviews

[aBillings]

This is a wonderful poem, Katie. (:

[steph]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! We should all take up our cross daily and follow Christ wether we feel like a fool or not! the Bible says that man has no greater love if he does'nt lay down his life for his friends.... If we can't tell those who need it most and not feel like a fool, or let feeling like a fool stand in the way... We should hit our kness. This is my stance and I don't care if I feel like a fool. now the poems repitition line makes the poem stick with you. its a good educational piece on the Great Comission Christ has given to His followers, and Its an out right Excellent poem....