Hard is Good
The work of a laborer building The pastor on his knees in prayer The parent courageously shepherding Life entrusted in their care The doctor & nurse attending sick after sick The lawman justice seeks The student diligently learning The prophet obediently speaks Morning removal from warm-soaked sheets Bleary-eyed reading His word Filling a heart with His truth & desire Arming to face the world Working out salvation with trembling & fear Running a race to win Laying down self, picking up a cross Spirit renewing the (wo)man within A sin confessed on open lips Cracking stone away from heart Forgiveness and grace found once more "It is finished" was just the start ©2023 Jordan Hageman