Distracted
Careful, lest you get distracted,
praying to a God who does not exist,
or rehashing the life of a man who lived
two thousand years ago, rather than
embracing the gift offered
through the Christ who lives today.
Careful, lest you get distracted,
doing good things at the expense
of being the goodness of God,
all the time,
whether or not you do a damn thing.
Careful, lest you get distracted,
seeking affirmation, confirmation, satisfaction,
avoiding conflict, rejection, isolation,
because God is with you closer than you know,
closer than you know,
if you just pay attention.