God Rules - a poem by Erynne DeVore

I don't know about you

But knowing the rules helps me know how to act and what to do

I think that's a pretty normal, human thing

to want to know everything

Sometimes rules can be confusing

and not make much sense

If we mess up

we're quick to get on the defense

I think God knows how overwhelming it can be

and made it easier on you and me

When asked "What is the most important commandment or rule?"

Jesus takes us to school!

Jesus makes it so simple, He explains it all

It comes down to LOVE for all.

Love God with your whole heart

So your love and God's love, it'll get all mixed up, never to part

The next thing to do

is love your neighbor like you love you

To love someone like you love yourself

means helping shorter friends reach the highest shelf

It means what great things you want for you and your friends

You also want for someone at the line's end

Because our neighbors, you see

aren't just people who look or believe like you or like me

Our neighbors are everyone

Black, brown, white, big, small

2 moms, 2 dads, or no parents at all

No matter where someone lives, goes to church or goes to school

Sharing God's love comes from an overflowing pool

The more you love God

the more Love you have to give

for as long as you live.

So when learning about God and the world

don't get too confused or let your brain get all swirled

Because Jesus made it clear

and spoke right to our ear

Love God and everyone else

Put on your love gear! Love glasses and love hats!

The rest of the rules make more sense 

when you do just that.