On Goals

There are seven things that I long to live
Eight that would make me proud:
To be endlessly enthralled with the Christ
To faithfully cherish and care for my wife
To provide for my children and bring them up well
To speak truth to my friends and to help them excel
To always protect liberty and uphold life
To know when to be silent, when my words will suffice
To never renege on a promise I’ve vowed
To pardon quickly and always forgive