“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10
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The road before me seems narrow and unending,
Fear stands before me,
Regret trails behind,
Why must I travel this path?
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To the right are green pastures,
To the left are mansions of gold,
Yet my feet won’t veer,
Destiny pulls firmly,
Is this the path I walk for me,
Or do I walk for another?
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Fatigue drains the strength from my bones,
I thirst,
The green pastures call to my desires,
“Rest and Drink,”
Forward I walk, determined.
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Mansions of gold call my name,
Fulfilled dreams, riches,
Reason fights the Spirit,
Think what I could do with all these,
What lives I could touch,
Forward I walk – steady.
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Those who call me loved bite angrily at my sides,
Bitter words echo in my mind,
Must love hurt,
Throbbing starts in my palms,
In my feet.
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Who must I walk this path for?
Is it for You?
Is it for me?
Is it for lives yet to be touched?
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Forward, Lord, place Your hand in mine,
Let me walk in Your footsteps,
Let me see Your path,
Let me lay aside my selfish dreams,
So that I may reach the broken soul,
That sits at the side of the path,
That You have sent me to travel.
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Anoint me, Lord,
With wisdom, with love, with peace,
That I may overcome the burden,
That You have placed in my life,
To reach the lost – for You.
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Written 4-2-2004
Linda J. Humes 