How To Love

Not by a quick 'yes' nor an immediate 'no'
Nor by having less or by having so and so
But by being patient for God to let you know
And by being kind for you shall reap what you sow

Look at what others have and you will be bitter
If you are proud you'll somehow think that you're better
But love does not envy for God is your Father
Nor boast for we are no better than each other

Answer rudely and you'll add fuel to the flame
Stop self-seeking for all the glamor and the fame
But answer gently to wash away all his pain
And put others first so you will not live in vain

When your brother heaps burning coals over your head,
Or stains your white robe with his blood so crimson red
If he throws you a stone, better throw him some bread
And don't make a list of the wrongs he's done and said

If you find yourself drowning in the sea of lies,
So are your brothers dating with evil and vice,
Rejoice in truth and shut your ears from evil cries
And protect your brothers before their spirit dries

One day you'll find the one you love cheating on you
All hope is gone and you don't even have a clue
But love always trusts, must be pure and always true
Always hopes for day to come in a night so blue

Most trials and persecutions may weigh you down
And many failures can crease your forehead and frown
True love always perseveres and can never drown
Though with many failures it runs towards the crown

But there's a love that is so hard to comprehend
That He went down to earth with many hearts to mend
The Righteous One gave His life for a sinful friend
So great was His love for He loved them 'til the end