Charisma God

(Pentecost Meditation)

You, God, are the most charismatic one,
the charisms that we have all come from You,
without You my great gifts amount to none,
but You send down Your Spirit like the dew.

We see charisma in celebrities,
but You, Lord, give Your charisms to us all,
Your voice we all hear in the gentle breeze,
to each Your gifts are like a gentle call.

Our talents Satan wants us not to use,
but You want us our charisms to discern,
I’m free to choose to take them or refuse,
they’re mine to nurture, practice, or to spurn.

Our greatest gifts--to work, to love, to pray,
You help us, Lord, to practice every day.

                  -- by Pete Voelz       5/20/13