I Wish I Could Claim ...

I Wish I Could Claim ...

I wish I could claim that I climbed a mountain,

And attained its highest peak,

Or traveled abroad to conquer the world,

To bequeath it to the meek.

I wish I could claim that I carried the torch,

That illuminated all that was Good,

Withstanding adversity to topple dark fortresses,

To march through the ruins where they once stood.

I wish I could claim that my dreams came true,

While I was a ship with youthful sails,

Never wavering from convictions held so firm,

When my life’s masts were weathered by gales.

I wish I could claim that I walked with God,

Every moment of my earthly stay,

Having no doubt there’s nothing to fear,

When I finally see His face come Judgment Day.

But at too many forks in too many roads,

When the wind was in my face,

I placed my destiny in my own hands,

And strayed from the Hand of Grace.

Like everything else that I hoped would endure,

And bring me everlasting elation,

I set my sights on temporal things,

Instead of spreading the Word of Salvation.

But I won’t lament the irretrievable past,

I’m now shining God’s light the best that I can,

And I pray one day I will hear GOD CLAIM,

“This world was better because of this man.”

I can only hope this prayer comes true,

And I can stand tall on Judgment Day,

For Jesus paid a debt the He didn’t owe,

Because I owed a debt that I could never pay!

Jesus can only be strong for me when I prostrate myself to Him in my weakness.  Only when I yield to Him can His Increase finally arive.

I hope to be in Heaven soon, and may it be tonight!

Humbly