You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13, NIV
I knew a simple man
who had a crooked nose
his smile revealed his crooked teeth
he seldom showed his toes.
His crooked fingers let
nickels and dimes slip through
his backbone is more curved than straight
his hair is oft askew.
He loved his day of birth
and made some plans that day
that once he got his feet to work
he’d do all things his way.
His parents came to think
their babe got switched at birth
he was a challenge from the start
his will now loosed on earth.
He then became a man
the calendar said so
he knew most everything he thought
and grabbed the world’s toe.
But nagging at his mind
were mysteries of soul
he wondered if there was some god
who just might play some role.
He had no clue in hand
for finding deity
the best he knew to do was wait
if only hopefully.
A few years came and went
still trusting just his head
but one day looking for a bride
he found The God instead.
The simple self-made man
was suddenly made new
the secret corners of his heart
were no longer askew.
His nose still has its bend
teeth still a crooked row
his fingers still can’t hold those dimes
but you now see him glow.
If you would find The God
you first must aim your heart
and want him more than anything
that is the place to start.
Then set your ears to hear
what others will not see
it is your heart that hears his call
which comes convincingly.
Be ready next to act
when Truth knocks at your door
he takes the form of Jesus Christ
alive forever more. ~dkb~ 10/3/24
Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37, NIV
NOTE: The theme and style is reminiscent of the Mother Goose rhyme, “There was a crooked man,” which I nearly memorized in childyhood.
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