Pressed

Pressed—

Pressure mounting

chest tightening

overwhelmed

unsure what to do

some applaud

others boo

motives questioned

God knows.

Pressed

Pressed—

Feeling stuck

wanting release.

Feeling dark

wanting light.

Feeling alone

wanting Him.

Feeling seen

wanting that

to be enough.

Pressed

Pressed—

Big dreams

more need Him.

Remove barriers

all things

all people.

Release them

to reach them.

God’s mission.

Pressed

Pressed—

A real tension

no compromise.

Truth unchanging

clear proclamation.

Passive faith

received in water.

All of Christ

Christ for all.

Distinctives matter

a real tension.

Pressed

Pressed—

Are you okay?

you ask.

I’m just fine

I say.

More than fine

I declare.

I’m loved

I’m seen.

I’m known

deeply known.

Pressed

Pressed—

Not crushed

perplexed.

Not in despair

preparing.

Not done

proclaiming.

Not stopping.

Pressed

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