And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.

—- Matthew 5:40 NIV

Winning My Shirt

When I was sued, I thought only of winning;

I focused on his lies and never considered his needs,

And after 1000 days in Courts and Conferences,

We left deadlocked, and yet

I could never let it go.

I was wronged and that is all I see.

I live my life as a competitor

Too often.

In my meditations, I can see

who I really am,

And I know that I need to love and share,

But it is not my first nature.

I will give my shirt,

But not my victory.

Lord, hold me close,

Even when I want to fight in man’s Court,

And when I want to wrestle in the arena.

Lord, bless me to change me.