God called me on my father’s knee,
As Dad read Bible verse to me.
He called again throughout my life;
He called through children, friends, and wife.
And stubbornly, with passing years,
I closed my eyes, my heart, my ears.
And yet, His love, so great for me,
He kept on calling… ceaselessly.
Though crucified upon a tree;
While dying, He called out to me.
He conquered death, that all might see;
And in His rising, called to me.
And then, one day, I lost my pride,
Opened my heart, let God inside.
My empty heart, once cold and chilled,
Through gift of faith, was Spirit-filled.
I know Christ died for my sake, too.
The Good News is: He died for you!
So walk with us in Jesus’ light,
And you can find a world that’s bright.
I know you’ve heard God’s calling, too.
Why, still today, he calls to you!
I wrote this poem years ago, as an excited new believer. Today, I still hear God’s call in my life. More than ever, I am driven to witness and attest to God’s amazing love for us, and our ransomed salvation through Jesus.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
- John 3:16-17
Dear Lord, help me to hear your call more clearly every day. Show me how I can generously share the time, talents, and income that you have blessed me with, to answer your call. Please help me to remember that a comfortable, welcoming environment… and a warm smile speak louder than the most eloquent sermon. Stir me up, oh God, to hear your call, to heed your call, and to step out in faith to bring your love into a broken world.
Perhaps you’d like to comment on how you listen for, heed, step out in, or share God’s call.
YBIC, Dave
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ReplyDeleteDave - thank you for sharing your poem with us. I am glad you found it! I enjoyed the simpleness of its statement and the invitation for all to join us in this walk of life. It is truly a gift from God. We are not always willing to listen to His call (pride), and I believe it is a learned habit (faith). I am still learning - praying for His guidance. Blessings!! Carianne
ReplyDeleteDave:
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight to read your poem. The poem, although simple, has profound meaning in every word. I think most of us can relate to these words at some point in our lives. Pride does seem to get in the way of our listening and responding to God's call. It is only with His help that we can break free and have an open heart.
Thank you for sharing your gift with us. It is truly a blessing!
KGib
Thanks Dave. I've been working on the "disappointment with God" course so have been pondering the ways God's call is often hidden from us, sometimes by the clamoring in our own minds, sometimes by God's decision to have us be more patient, more humble, and maybe even, more broken than our sinful selves are willing to be!
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