Smoothened Rock

Based on Revelations 3:7-12

Once upon a time there was a rock

Jagged with no clear edges 

Assigned to guard the city gate lock

Determining who progresses 

It had jostled around in its post

Shoved and pushed against the others 

It persevered against the revolt

While barely able to recover

The king noticed its weaknesses 

But also acknowledged its obedience 

Said liars yield to its buttresses 

While it is loved for its abidance

The others would be tested soon 

Deciphering who should or shouldn’t stay 

The rock now smooth and attuned 

Seasoned enough to know the Way

What it went through was very painful 

However it never became ungrateful 

To the blessed king it remained faithful 

Once jagged but now named graceful 

Mostly inspired by Andrew Walker’s message (from 1:15:31 to 1:45:00)