When, Father? When?

Father, how easily we as your people get caught up in the now.  We become distracted by personal feelings, desire to please others, desire to avoid conflict, and a willingness to keep the peace no matter the cost.  When is the right time to stand?  When do we, your chosen people, have the strength, desire, and kahunas to stand for what is right?  We speak out of both sides of our mouth.  One side speaks of peace and the price being too high to stand up.  The other side speaks of micromanaging your work within your body.  We seem to be pulling out the sliver of wood in our hand not realizing we are missing three fingers.  We are focused on dirt under our nails while our entire body needs to be thoroughly cleansed.  We are not yet white-washed tombs filled with dead bones, but we are seemingly dying because of our desire to please others.  Forgive us, change us, give us the willingness to step out because your truth demands it.  Remind us that we are to stand in your truth for the truth of this world is folly.  When, Father? When will you move in the hearts of men and soften us to your truth?  When will your people stand up for truth and your gospel?  When will you convict us that words mean nothing if action is not applied?  When will your people begin fearing your more than the person standing next to them?  When will you open our eyes to your overwhelming glory, love, compassion, might, strength, and demand for total obedience from your people?  When will you become more important than the feelings of the person next to us?  When will you change me?  When will you change us?  When, Father?  When?

For Your Glory Alone!