Petrified Words

Words become petrified
under layers

of misuse,

misunderstanding,

half-hearted belief,

and double minded talk.

Words that carried

power

and

authority

robbed and
left for dead.

Words once

loved

and

cherished

with holy zeal and passion
put aside,
memorial markers
of what was very good.

The Word became flesh
and full of

grace

and

truth

lived among us.

His name now
used as a curse
on unloving tongues.

Words lie dormant
until we stir them
again in our hearts.

Take these petrified words
and break them
out of that which
hinders freedom.

The Word became

flesh

and

lived

among us.
He still does.

Let His words live again in you.