This poem is a palindrome (a word or phrase that reads the same backwards as forwards), and as it is written:
I am part of a lost generation
and I refuse to believe that
I can change the world
I realize this may be a shock but
“Happiness comes from within”
Is a lie
“Money will make me happy”
Work
Is more important than
Family
My generation is apathetic and lethargic
It is foolish to presume that
I must follow the God of the Bible
Now reverse the poem, and read it line by line backwards:
I must follow the God of the Bible
It is foolish to presume that
My generation is apathetic and lethargic
Family
Is more important than
Work
“Money will make me happy”
Is a lie
“Happiness comes from within”
I realize this may be a shock but
I can change the world
and I refuse to believe that
I am part of a lost generation
When the God of the Bible is put first in your life, then no matter what life throws at you, you will succeed. God must be first. God told Israel: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:5)
Our Lord Jesus Christ tells His Church: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37)
When God is placed first in our lives, when we follow Him by faith, then we can overcome. We can make a difference.
(PASTOR DAVID BUFFALOE)