Let's
Get
ONE Thing Straight
by David B. Hall Although I'm not from the hood It's true I was born in Inglewood I can now appreciate rap and poetry though I was convinced it wasn't for me = Let's get one thing very straight We ALL see the world from our personal state What you see isn't always what you get Some things are deceptive, some times not ligit our view of the world has been shaped by friends, family and of course our mates by parents, movies, tv and song teachers, journalists, and the list goes on That's why it can be helpful to think outside the box and learn from that incredible school of hard knocks For those who've truly made their mark on our planet are folks who wouldn't believe they couldn't They didn't go along with the mold They ventured to regions untold They didn't follow the rest they refused to settle for second best It can be helpful to try to see things from a totally different point of view Put on a pair of blue shades and the whole world looks blue to you Why do we think that the RIGHT way to view the world has to be with the north at the top? Yet when we try to look at the world with the south at the top believe me, we can hardly recognize the lot  A good goal: read the Bible - to help you know and grow Try to view the world - and stuff going down so even all that is bad and sad from God's perspective and plan Why do we choose to stay with the familiar Only to limit ourselves to a box that is similar Not reaching out to a world that is thirsting Nor sharing our life with those who are hurting Jesus told us there's only two roads we can choose one with lots, the other only a few. On which road are you? Do you really know where you're going? Or is it with the in crowd you're flowing? The holy book says: There is a way that seems right to a man but the end of that way is disastrous, unplanned. So it might be wise to get this one thing straight Who can guarentee tomorrow and life and your fate? All of us, like sheep, have gone astray. We've gone our own way... Like Frank and the popular song of the day, we've all gone out and done it: My Way. Isn't it time we follow God's plan? He IS the all-knowing, Almighty! The I Am He's given to us His instruction book We really ought to take a good look Jesus said, Come to me... I'll give you rest And I came that you might have life and have it - the best He stands at the door of your heart, your life knocking He won't force his way in. He's too nice to be stalking For your response He now patiently waits Why not just do it!? How? Admit your mistakes Turn from your selfishness, sin and your pride Ask Him to be the Lord of your life You won't be sorry! You won't go wrong He's sure to give you a brand new song The joy of the Lord will be your new tune A new life in Jesus and you won't sing the blues So before it's too late, why not go on a date With the One who created you and this place For when all is said and done, He's going to seal you fate A friendship is waiting with you and your maker Your best friend He wants to be, you and your creator Cross the line. There's still time. Get out of the box, don't put it off The Saviour is waiting. What will you do? No one can force this gift on you Choose this day, His way is plain Why not get this ONE thing straight? 
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