September 22nd

“We are fools for the sake of Christ, but you are wise in Christ.” 1 Corinthians 4:10a

we think we need to collect
wisdom, polishing it to put
in a glass-fronted case,
but you hand us a DIY book
on how to live prodigiously
foolish,
scattering our clunky love
like seeds on rocky soil,
stumbling into grace
as we trip over our own feet
trying to chase after the world,
thinking the questions are
far more important than answers.
and when others shake their heads
at our lack of common sense,
you remind us that the weakness
of compassion is stronger than hate,
that you craft stain glass windows
in the cracks of our hearts
to tell the stories of abundant love.
so may we rejoice
to join your league of fools,
making known your mercy,
your peace, your hope to all.

© 2025 Thom M. Shuman

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