Amos 2:6-10,13-16; Psalm 50:16-23; Mt 8:16-22

His words
are harsh
and scolding
to all
we put
before Him
God of Life
and love
our unfaithfulness
abuse
betrayal in words
and deeds
to ourselves
and another
we are called
to pause
and examine
our ways
and return
to a goodness
we cannot
deny
or refuse
we offer
a sacrifice
of praise

Are you being called to pause?
What do you see?
How do you respond?