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Just another poem.

I was busy and harried,

I had a plan for my day.

The weather was perfect,

But nothing went my way.

I bossed and criticized

Everyone that I saw.

I failed to understand

That words cut raw.

In my small world

I couldn’t let go.

I held on to things

That happened long ago.

I would not realize

That life is better with God.

I thought I could walk alone;

Self-righteousness shod.

Then the Spirit came

And whispered to me,

“Child, your burdens

Are a hindrance to thee.

Let go of those grudges,

Hidden heartaches and fears.

Come to Jesus, a Savior,

He’ll make the way clear.

He’ll be your Savior too,

If you let him inside

Your heart, and you will be free,

You will shine the Light.”

I listened, a rare thing for me,

And wondered, amazed.

All this for me?

Perhaps my mind was crazed.

But still He persisted,

And ever drew nearer.

Until finally I broke

And surrendered in tears.

I gave up my grudges,

Crucified the old man.

It wasn't the easiest thing

To let Him take it in hand.

But the joy I feel,

Far outweighs the bad.

With God in my heart,

I’ll always be glad.

It’s still hard sometimes,

To share my life.

He promised to be with me

Tho, and gone is the strife.

And someday I’ll be gone,

Seeing Heaven’s sunrise.

With Jesus right beside me,

With His hand in mine.

I’ll sing with the angels

In Heaven’s great band.

I’ll greet all the saints,

Oh, won’t it be grand.

Lp 2019