Erling Thu

To be somebody is not to worry about anything

To be somebody is to be worry-free
Not worrying for eating or drinking
Not worrying for housing or clothing
Not worrying for the day tomorrow
Not worrying for my good name
Not worrying for my acceptance in society
Not worrying for my appearance
Not worrying for my beauty
Not worrying for my professional career
Not worrying for my funeral
Not worrying for my car
Nor worrying for my possessions
Nor worrying for my children
Not worrying for accidents while travelling
Not worrying for terrorists
Not worrying for the persecutors
Not worrying for ridicule
Not worrying for rejection

I am really somebody
When I live worry-free
In the middle of difficulties
In the face of challenges

I am really somebody
When I generously give away everything
To follow in the footsteps
Of him who had no pillow to rest his head on

Humble praying

To be somebody is to humbly pray

For wisdom and insight for righteous living

To ask for blessing on your friends

And pronounce blessing on those who oppose you

As you humbly yourself

Asking for daily grace and abundant mercy

Praying with friends

To be somebody is to pray

Together with your friends

Sitting in a circle

Facing one another

Opening up our hearts

Being transparent

As you pour out your soul

Laying bare your innermost being

Trusting God and your friends

To keep your personal needs

As a sacred treasure in their hearts

Before the need is being met