Each Step I Take

Brethren:

I wish I could reach out with my words and touch every downtrodden soul on the face of this earth with reassurances of Hope and Light -- but that is way beyond my limited capacity. I wish I could positively impact the lives of each and every lost and suffering individual -- but this is far beyond my ability as a mortal being. I wish I could do more to uplift humanity and bring brighter days ahead, but I only wind up getting in the way of myself and definitely in the way of God for His purpose for me to make this world a better place. It is so easy to pray to God to save the world, but it is quite a different burden (privilege) when you open yourself for God to use you to do more than you are doing. It takes extra effort, and it is a huge responsibility to perform up to God’s standards. Today, I feel remiss that the time is so short and I just haven’t done enough for God to say “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Today I feel such an encumbrance upon my heart to ride out on a white horse with a sword in my hand -- yet all I can muster are these few lines below in a measly attempt to encourage and console a few hurting Christians out in this cruel world enduring today’s reality. And unfortunately, those poor souls will probably not read these words, nor will they feel the deep hurt that I feel for them.

But I still venture ahead and put forth something that is limited in scope to maybe just a few, a couple, or even just ONE person. I don’t know, but I’ll pray that God will again touch whomever it is He wishes to touch. As for me, I apologize for the lack of depth and impact that I seem to be quite lacking today. Anyway, for you ONE person out there, I hope and pray that this tale about myself helps you in some way.

EACH STEP I TAKE

Each step that I take I must proceed without knowing,

I must venture ahead without the logistics or knowledge of where I’m going;

This whirlwind of life tosses me around like a dilapidated leaf,

The tempests of each day test the limits of my faith and belief.

Do I set sail for the ocean, or do I stand on the shore?

Do I remain in idled safety or advance into action against the ocean’s roar?

I’m such a failure, Lord, what do You see in me?

I’ve failed to reach so many destinations where I should already be.

But You just don’t give up on me Lord, why is this the case?

I have proven again and again that I’m such a disgrace!

Instead of submission to Your daily expectations, I instead tend to wrestle,

With the attempts of Your Holy Spirit trying lovingly to fill my empty vessel.

I’m not worthy to be in the presence of your Holy Throne,

I’m too impetuous, arrogant, and selfish, and accident-prone;

But I thank you every day that through Your Son Jesus Christ my Salvation is ensured,

And that IS the strength that guarantees that each passing day can again be endured.

So please provide me Your insight and guide me in the right direction,

Continue to show me Your Grace and Mercy and lead me to Perfection;

On my own I am nothing, but through you I can attain further heights,

The Rapture is so near, Lord, that we can now behold it within our sights.

Please come NOW Lord!

Humbly