We thought you were just joking Father when you called us to repentance.  We considered it lightly this grace we were offered in exchange for sin and eternal separation.  Why didn’t you correct us when you saw us chuckle as you said things like, “If you love me you will obey my commands”?  We really couldn’t take you seriously.  I mean, imagine all humanity forgiven just for repentance and belief, who could ever take such an idea with anything but incredulity?  How could we be expected to surrender to a God who created us, provides for us, Loves us unconditionally, invites us to spend eternity with Him, never leaves us and told us in advance what would happen to everyone that decided to stand in opposition to His Will?  How preposterous!  Nonetheless, truth.

Have I laughed at Your Plan Lord?  Have I giggled when considering Your Majesty and the price you paid for my salvation?  Have I squandered the assets, first fruits, talents and life You have generously provided me?  Why do questions so deep even come to a mind so shallow?  Everywhere I turn, You are there.  I cannot shake this banner of mockery upon my own brow.  Inaction is confirmation of belief in something other than Your intention.  Please forgive me for taking Your Word lightly.  Please pardon my inactivity when I have been directed to work, sacrifice and calling.  Please take away my continued shame of participation in activities unbecoming a child of the Kingdom of Almighty God.  Remove from me any flippancy, sarcasm and foolish mockery.  May I only speak what is right, just and true.  Let me be a good servant to your righteousness.  It is in the name of the Messiah of God that I pray, Christ Jesus, My Lord, King, Savior and Joy.  Amen.