* The Gift *
There in the darkness am I, yet no fear conquers me. I stand alone,
and in the darkness there is Light. My enemies surround me;
they seek to bring an end to my being -- but I trust in The Lord
and He gives me strength. When I am melancholy, He puts a song in
my heart . When I am sick, Jesus stretches forth His hands and I
am made whole.
Jesus came not only to save me and give me eternal life in God's Holy Kingdom,
but He will also send the Comforter to give me peace. He will
give protection when I need it --- I need but ask. No worldly
power can harm me. Death cannot terrify me -- for in death there
is Jesus and He will take me Home. He has a meal prepared for me,
and a room is made ready for me in His Father's House. God
loves me and has given me life - - and life eternal.
I will keep His commandments, and I will do all He asks me to do.
When I have kept all of His commandments and have done all He has
asked me to do. ~~ What good am I? - - for I have only
done that which was my duty to do. What can I give to God?
He has given me so much. All that I have is His. What
can I give? - - - - Dear God, I have searched
all that I have and I have found only one thing that is mine to give
--- It is my heart, and I now give it to You.
~ ~ Simon West
© 12 March, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight
