Heartwork

"We will wear compassion. We will wear it on our chest and sing with the love in our throats" -As Cities Burn

I am currently wearing compassion.

I got lovingly shoved into my outfit.

And after I was dressed,

I got compassion accessories thrown on top.

And as if that wasn't enough,

I then was drenched in compassion,

and hung out to dry with winds of compassion.

Compassion. Compassion. Compassion.

This song has been on repeat for days on end.

A constant beat drumming into my head.

Love your neighbor as yourself.

Love your enemies.

Love me above any one else.

Love. Love. Love.

It's hard, harder than I thought it would be.

It's easy to throw love at the ones you love.

But having to pour out love on someone you would enjoy seeing drenched in gasoline then lit on fire is another matter entirely. And let me say, my heavenly Father has really been testing me lately.

I proclaim that every step I take be one for the Kingdom,

through my obedience, I will bleed compassion.

Not just today, not just once a week.

Every breath I breathe I will breathe it for another.

Because God is what drives me,

not my emotions.

I will emote Love.

And ONLY love.

Amen. Amen. Amen.