Foolish Clown

I have been foolish clown seeking to delight.

I have spent time and heart wanting to satisfy.

I have acted out the performance in order to please.

I confess it: I am a people pleaser.

I have spread the lies like thick jam on the bread, aiming for approval.

I have entertained rather than be honest. Or real.

I have lingered long in the valley of Fear.

Afraid to hurt or to be hurt.

Afraid to disappoint.

Afraid to be less.

I have been more concerned whether or not I failed others, than whether I failed Him who never disappoints.

“God pays no attention to what others say (or what you think) about you. He makes up His own mind.”

 Romans 2:11 Message

“He will take great delight in you... He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:17

“I have loved you with an everlasting love.” Jeremiah 31:3

I have chased after fleeting while Eternal rejoices.

I have forgotten that He is pleased. Without the act. Without entertaining.

Here is where I must linger.

In the arms of Delight.