To be honest

To be honest when we really don't know, and say so; 

to acknowledge facts that seem to go against our treasured thoughts; 

to listen long and quietly with open heart to learn; 

to love the unknown ones whose thoughts we can't abide.

All too rare is such a thing for we are right, you see. And we may be, or me at least. And yet to stop and hear; to pray and dare believe the One who knows us best holds us to account and says, "The greatest of these is love."

"How do I work that out?" we ask, beloved, errant friends in mind. "Figure it out," comes the reply. "I will help you. But you'll have to listen."