I started on this journey.....it seems so long ago!

I kept most of my old friends....cuz their the ones I know!

But now I see a turning point; a sign that says, "This way"

A path not worn or beaten....meant ONLY FOR THE BRAVE!

I have to say, that I'm afraid...of this path that I've been shown,

I hunger for the wide road....cuz it's been nicely mown!

It's also brightly lit.....but with artificial light!

But; it has no weeds or obstacles....or fears I'd have to fight!

So I just stand...and look around....a decision I must make!

Go down the narrow path...and EVERYTHING forsake?!

Or...take the wider road....the one that's traveled more.

the only thing that I'd forsake...is this knocking at my door!

Oh Lord! Please come and go with me...with YOU I have no fears!

I'm so confused...just standing here....I've been blinded by my tears!

I hear the Lord encourage me, "You know I won't forsake"

"I the Lord will never leave...If...My Path you take."

"Pick up your lamp, and go...but don't forget the oil"

"And don't forget...all through the NIGHT, Peter fished and toiled."

"But at My Word, he believed...once more cast out his net."

"And what he drew that final time....this lesson don't forget!"

"A net so full of blessings...he had to call for help!"

"He trusted Me...he tried again....he just DENIED HIMSELF!!"

by

Verna Schuler