The testimony and example of Brandt Jean got me thinking about how everyone needs forgiveness.

There is more to the story than I understand, but I know Christ-likeness when I see it.

I wrote this after considering it all…

“I am the oppressed and the oppressor, I am the student and the professor. 

I am the thief and I give away, all grown up and a child at play.

I aim to be honest but will lie to your face, I’m lost and hopeless without His grace.

I stand the tallest when I’m on my knees. I am divine royalty, and the least of these.

I’ve been hurt, and I’ve hurt others. I deeply love but forget my brothers.

I am confident today but fear the judge. I let go of wrongs while holding a grudge.

We all are empty without His love. Each are needy and seek help from above.

All fall short of His great glory. Each long to be clean but carry a story.

The ground at the cross is level for all. His mercy is enough for each child of the fall.

His passion to rescue displays our worth. His will for His children, to bring Heaven to earth.”

Father help me follow your example like Brandt Jean.

-Tom Wise