Heather Jephcott wtites

Preaching, Praying 

Don't disregard the amber lights of life.

Watch for them, see them,

otherwise you will crash.

Don't put on blindness 

the amber lights are speaking clearly

saying, "Change gears,

get ready to stop,

there will be traffic ahead!"

Don't turn off the alarms,

God-given they are there for our good

functioning as prophets.

Don't kill the prophets

turning off what they have to say.

They come with important messages.

Another diabolical message is being listened to,

a whole approach that masks symptoms,

shuts off the warnings so they will not be heard

and we can rest in comfort for a moment or two.

We diligently watch and listen to those

who are so called experts who also

are trying desperately to turn off the warning lights.

It is a strategy for our destruction.

We do not like pain.

We desire instant comfort

over longer term health.

We want a solution

that does not require repentance.

Oh dear Lord, You opened the eyes of the blind,

You healed with kindness

You gave voice to those who could not speak

no matter what the cause.

You are the God who promises.

Healing, wholeness, restoration

come from Your hands

and Your promises are true.

You do not mask reality.

You come to give us life in all its fullness.

The evil one comes to steal, kill and destroy,

so often dressed as an angel of light,

as a friend, beckoning our trust.

Help us to see the caution lights,

to give them our attention

rather than just listening

to those seemingly normal and kind

but telling us to ignore the lights.

Thank you for opening our eyes.

Help us to speak what we know to be true

with joy and love.

Help us to practice what we preach.

 Traffic-Light -- Mae-Connor