A Party Broke Out (Pentecost)

A Party Broke Out

By Larry Linville

I went to church and a party broke out.

The still soft breezes began to shout.

We had been gathering as Jesus said

but our shaken faith was nearly dead.

Some doubted but he had always been right

so we met from morning until late night.

Worship is hardly a word you would use.

It was more like we were just filling pews.

Waiting is such a hard thing we must do,

but it pays off if you see it through.

Suddenly some strange things started to move

and in amazement we started to groove.

The sound of big wind storms entered the room

and began blowing out all the dark gloom.

It was like we felt a big load lifting

and our attitude soon was shifting.

Then something like flames from a big fire

filled our hearts and began to inspire

us to do things we still cannot understand

but our excitement began to expand.

Celebration I’ve never seen before

lifted us up as we danced ‘round the floor.

If we had balloons and streamers and such

we would have added a colorful touch.

Instead, God used all the words we expressed

and foreigners heard and were very impressed

and listened as Simon Peter explained

and even if long nobody complained.

When you gather on Pentecost I pray

a party breaks out and blows you away

and gives your faith a big affirmation

as you declare your own confirmation.

During your life as you follow your God

may you be free from the worldly façade

and party with love where ever you go

letting God’s spirited love freely blow.

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