We have the power

Lord,
We have the power
To establish peace on earth;
But we prefer to hurt and shun,
Forgetting your Son’s birth.

Lord,
We have the power
To abolish war and strife;
But we prefer to fight and win,
Forgetting your Son’s life.

Lord,
We have the power
To protect all who have breath;
But we prefer to dominate,
Forgetting your Son’s death.

Lord,
We have the power
To forgive, and make love reign;
But we prefer to hate,
Forgetting Christ will come again.

Lord,
We have the power
To let go of every grudge;
But we prefer to scorn,
Forgetting Christ will be our judge.

Lord,
We have the power
To perceive his time is near;
So why can’t we accept his call,
And build your kingdom here?

References

He will return from heaven (Acts 1:11; NLT).

The Son of Man will come […] and will judge all people according to their deeds (Matthew 16:27; NLT).

When you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door (Matthew 24:33; NLT).

If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me (Luke 9:23; NLT).

The Kingdom of God is already among you [or is within you; or is within your grasp] (Luke 17:21; NLT).