I have a choice

I thought of skipping a few meals
so I could give more to the Myanmar cyclone victims
then I realize I have a choice, they don't.
They don't get to choose when they get to eat or not.

I wanted to put off changing my bedsheet
since it's still quite clear and comfortable
then I realize I have a choice, they don't.
They don't get to choose where they sleep.

I didn't bother to bury the hatchet (no, not on the chest of somebody)
because I don't think it matters
then I realize I have a choice, they don't.
Their family / friends / neighbours are no more.

I thought of letting others do what needs to be done
thinking that if they like to do it, let them
then I realize I have a choice, they don't.
They are left with themselves.

I thought of loving others just the same will do
since there will be another day
then I realize I have a choice, they don't.
Their loved ones have left them.

I thought of loving God just the same
and that I will love Him more when the time comes
then I realize I have a choice, they don't.
They NEED God now.

I pray that we will love God and love people when we have a choice. Don't let calamity fall before we turn to him. Don't let tragedy strike before we pour out our love long held within our heart.

Please give all you can in the church on the coming Sunday (19 May 2008.) And keep praying ...