TO LIVE IS CHRIST

Some people attack people of faith. I never understood that. Love each other and grow no matter what a persons beliefs are. As a Christian I live to show love.

To live this life is Christ and to die in him is gain
For in this life of trouble we all feel Calvary's pain
Man will evoke and then revoke you; he will rend you on all sides
He will condemn you for your affiliations and yet you must still abide
You will be totted as a mindless idiot because you choose to live for Christ
Accused of living in a fairytale because you believe in eternal life
You may be pushed to apprehension by those who refuse to understand
Cursed and derided because you choose to live according to God's plan
For the Kingdom you will suffer violence; the wicked will always try to use force
Yet, though you may be abused, you must adhere to the savior’s voice
Remember that faith is never weakness; it is a source of immeasurable strength
It is tempered by your dedication; it is a rod that can never be bent
Yes, in this life of heartache evil men will always bring you pain
But hold on and remember: "To live this life is Christ and to die in him is gain"

© 2013 Eddie Phillips

Author's Note

Some people attack people of faith. I never understood that. Love each other and grow no matter what a persons beliefs are. As a Christian I live to show love. It is what it means to live this life as Christ would have wanted us to. I think people on both sides need to show understanding.