26 July 2013

Dance Floor's Open

Dance Floor’s Open

2 Corinthians 2.14

 
Nothing personal, but be assured you’re invited.
Creator extends blessing to every molecule in space.
Spirit rejoices in the gathering of all, totally delighted.
Word Become Flesh accomplished the plan, salvation’s grace.
 
Inclusion means a zero tolerance policy for “religion’s bucket-seat”.
Abundant life has no hedge ‘round or stifling moral squeeze.
Invitation to come dance goes out clearly to all who hear the beat.
The joyful message best noted in the inclusiveness of morning breeze.
 
‘Tis not our dance-floor, nor our invitation process;
We are invited guests expected to attend with gusto.
This moment’s the only one we have, let’s process.
Bring one, bring all, meet on the floor, heigh ho!
 
Jesus constantly confounds those of exclusionary bent.
His arms surround the entire creation in loving embrace.
His mission: God’s love; justice; peace; heal sin’s rent.
Each beloved of the Creator touched freely by grace.
 
Never fear the lack of joy or an infectious beat to follow.
Spirit knows each one’s way, provides song to meet each need.
Pause this very moment, breathe love’s air, fill the hollow;
Creation’s dance continues abundant, sustaining crop, weed.
 
Feel at ease during the dance, take breaks as needed.
Slow dance with intimates, rock out with new friends.
Stay attuned to love, compassion, justice seeded.
Our brief lives count to God, Trinity sets the trends.
 
Wall-flower moments will occur so tremble with fear.
Feeling alone, forsaken, unwanted, part of the deal;
Word Become Flesh will meet you, he’s ever near.
Just be true as you can, learn to be real.
 
Sisters, brothers I hear the next set starting.
Come out to celebrate this day’s fine events.
Work up a sweat, dance free, joy imparting.
Life joyfully lived means no worry over dents.
 
The Rev. Ronald Allen Melver, M.Div.
26.7.13

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