I heard the voice of Jesus say: “Release what holds you back.
If you will listen, search your heart, I’ll show you what you lack.
You have so much; it holds you down. I see it in your eyes.
You’ve come to me to seek the truth. Now hear what I advise.”
“If you desire to be complete, then this is what you do:
Go back into your fancy house and sell what you’ve accrued.
Then give the money to the poor and live life graciously.
Once this is done you’ll be released to come and follow me.”
I turned about and walked away, his words inside my head.
I wondered if I had the strength to do as he had said.
I came to him to find the truth, but now I’m feeling lost.
I treasure all the things I own. They’re mine, but at what cost?
