Free

Powerful God
But not all powerful
Not in this place
Not on this Earth

Good God

Weeping when his children weep
Wanting to comfort
And show compassion

Good Me

Struggling to sort out truths
Figure out beliefs
Survive

Relieved Me

Free from the frustration of
Trying to solve a puzzle
With pieces never intended to fit

Free to let go

Of the spiritual mess
While working through
The personal mess

And it is a

Very big
Mess

Free to release

What can’t be true
Of a God that is good
While hell is raining down
On people that are good

Free to hate the situation

And keep the God

Free to feel angry, confused, and sad

Yet loved

Free

I’m opening the good wine tonight