Of Paths and Surrender

[jchpiper]

Of Paths and Surrender

God looks upon you with favor today,
He rejoices you are His child.
He tenderly reaches out
and clears a path for you.

You observe from a distance and ponder,
Can I trust the path?
What if danger lurks?
What if it isn't what I expect?

All the while God patiently awaits...
and you wait...
and you ponder...
and time ticks by...

Later you revisit the path,
now barely visible for weeds have overgrown.
You turn and walk the other way...
still pondering...
and time ticks by...

You again revisit the once-clear path,
the landscape has changed.
There is no path.
Where once lay the path,
now a city.

You drop your head
for it is too late.
Your heart sinks
with regret and despair.

But with God all things are possible.

He looks upon you with favor,
He rejoices you are His child.
He tenderly reaches out
and clears a path for you.

You observe from a distance and ponder,
you approach for a closer view.
Your heart is quickened with a spark of hope,
as you take the first step.
Maybe, just maybe.....

This time I will trust.
Even if there is danger.
Even if it isn't what I expect.

For He looks upon me with favor,
He joys over me with singing.
He tenderly reaches out.
I will grasp His hand
and surrender to Him.

In thee O Lord will I put my trust.


november, 2006

[gatheredfragments]

I know this experience.

This time I see the path. 
This time I'm willing to see it.

That hit home, jchpiper

[Loveroftruth]

WOW jchpiper
That was wonderful! :girlheart: :HeartThrob:

[Yahschild]

Nice job,  jchpiper. Thanks for sharing with us!

[jchpiper]

Oh my...

Thank you for reading and for the kind words.   :Sparkletooth:

Blessings,
Carol