Psalm 86:15 “But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” (NIV)*

The Ocean (photo by Patty Perkins)

So unlike me, is He

I jump to conclusions

Dish out accusations

Easily offended, that’s me.

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Words come out of the blue

Or, are they smoldering

Churning beneath surface calm

Waiting a chance to spew?

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God brims compassion and grace

His love and faithfulness flow

Ever slow to lose his cool

Patience, etched on His face.

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poem by Patty Perkins

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*The One Year Bible, New International Version, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.