You are the keeper of the keys.
You are the guard at the gate.
Waiting in line to go through that door is love.
And also hate.
In line to enter is gentle peace.
And also violent war.
You must choose who may, and who may not come through the door. Intolerance tries to sneak on through on wings of fear or pride.
It hides behind dreams of belonging, and tries to sneak inside.
Oh! Be alert! You’re the guard who decides who goes and who may stay.
You are the keeper of the keys to your mind….
Who will you let in today?
-John C. Maxwell
Excerpt from “28 Day Joy Challenge” day 11:
Be The Gatekeeper by Nancy C. Mansfield
Leave a Reply