The last few years have been difficult for me personally. Several areas in my life I thought were safe spaces, I’ve encountered critics and mockers. Sometimes in small ways. Sometimes in ways that left me in tears. Sometimes in ways that leaves me fighting panic each time I encounter those people now. Each time pulled me down a bit and forced me to dig down deep to figure out what was important. To grow a little more and become stronger. Maybe you too have critics in your life. If so, together let’s rise above those prideful critics and be who the Savior needs us to be.
You laughed at all the things I did.
Then laughed at all the things I said.
Your mocking often wore me out
And left me full of dread.
Your lack of kindness followed me
And wore me down each day.
Sometimes I barely found the strength
And I’m not sure what to say.
But in the darkest place I fell
I found a bit of light.
It lifted up and rescued me
And I now see with a different sight.
I see that you will always be
Where you are right now.
But I’ve been down to a place of rock
And I’ll make it to the top somehow.
I simply have nothing else to lose
But everything to gain.
And while your mocking hurts me now
The Savior took my pain.
He is the friend who stays with me
And cares for where I go.
He stays with me so willingly
And cheers me as I grow.
And so, I know each day I try –
And try and try again,
I’ll soon be passed how blessed you are
And never be there again.
You will stay in your comfort place
Mocking all the day,
Where your pride keeps you there
And not on to a better way.
So go ahead and laugh at me,
And laugh at what I do,
For I now know within my heart
Mediocrity is meant for you.