All Words

All the words that are spoken

and those that we hear,

all the words that form thoughts,

our meditations, our fears.

 

The words that praise our Father,

and bring our fellow man a curse,

all the words we cherish

and those we think on

with remorse.

 

O God help us...

 

The Word spoke

all things into being

the Word took on flesh

and became a human to be seen.

 

He lived out God's love and tenderness

He spoke Words of life

and bid us confess.

 

The words used to tempt us

and the excuses we gave,

the words pronounced the verdict "Crucify!"

sending Christ to the grave.

 

And I'm sure there were Words that woke you

and bid you arise,

the loving Words from the Father

with tears in His eyes.

 

He brought you back

to completely concur the grave

just like He first sent you

our souls to save.

 

Oh the Words

all the words

that cure,

bind,

and set free.
 

Oh the words

all the words

that mean the world to me.
 

Father help us.

Teach us their worth.

Allow us to use them while we

remain on the earth.
 

Use them to praise you

and tell of your story.

To a lost generation

that must learn of your glory.
 

God teach us words power

and value and worth.

That we'll be judged

for every careless word

spoken here on earth.
 

Oh God, help us.
 

c. Kim Damon 2015