“NO MORE”

A preacher screams, “You’re going to hell”

The people shout and run to the altar

Repent, repent but they forget to tell

Of how to stand in the word and not to falter.

They are told what to say and what to wear

Man’s guidelines full of tradition

Blinding the eyes of those who hear

Dumbly they walk into the grips of religion

Tired of pounding pulpits with no power to display

Standing with heads held low in condemnation

Walking in their weakness day after day

Living a life full of frustration

“There must be more – this is not enough”

“God help us – we are ready for change”

We need to experience a true touch

Help us to get rid of this shame.

Shift us – Change us! Give us more of You

We cry out to be free -

No longer will we be fooled

Open our eyes so we can see.

Renae Forbes

11-11-06