when God is angry
hide from him beneath the mountain
and forget all you've done
to deserve what you get

when God temporarily withdraws his generosity
be sure to remind him
your glory is more important
than his has ever been

when God sustains your life
giving you more time to decide
remember to play
before you sit down to think

and when your neighbor
a liar and a thief known to all
tells you God cheats
agree conspiratorially

and when God gives you a gift of children
ensure your own playtime comes first
and complain about the inconveniences
and burdens they impose

and when judgement finally comes
remind God of all you did for him
though you could've been selfish
and act surprised when he is unimpressed

and when you are wailing
and gnashing your teeth
remember you have no excuse
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