Have you been tempered in the forge of life? ever had a fever of the mind? ever played with fire? ever played the devil's advocate?
Revelation 20:15
I know how to set a backfire.
ever danced with nataraja, johnny cash, or phosphorescent in a circle of flames?
yes, i have.
when I was sooooooo much younger
I suffered 'accidents' of extreme unlikelihood
been blind
been numb
been …..whatever
and I have suspected after each occasion
something gained
did it hurt?...….oh boy
I know a level of pain when the pain stops
have such events shifted my perspective?
let's just say.....YEAH....!
OWWW
YEAH
and I have danced with temptation
and I have been seduced
I have encountered a possible death and fought with it
I won
I have acquired skills my fellowman won't attempt
but as I stand before God and heaven
They will ask
and I will stay sharp or be called dull
I will flex when required or break
I have made acquisition
when my hour befalls me
God and heaven will let me keep what I have made of myself
or cut me deeply
I understand baptism by fire
but I expect to be handed a sword