Then and Now
Then I was lost
Without any real purpose
A person not sure of what lied ahead
Scared of the future
Strong in faith yet weak in reason
I knew I was saved
But not sure what to do next
I lived reckless knowing forgiveness
I did not understand my example
Could rescue or abandon
Could lead them home or leave them stranded
Selfish in salvation was I
I could not see past this present world
To the future of heaven
I was blinded by pleasure
Not knowing real satisfaction
Now I am focused
Knowing the future
Not of this temporary time
But of a present yet to come
Strengthened in reason
Sure of my purpose
Not in search of pleasure
But rather to please God
Knowing that I can withstand
Given the strength
To be different and not conformed
To make a stand instead of falter
Through me others can see
Hope in a surety
Not a weak being
Crushed by despair
I strive to give to others
Hope in forgiveness and reason to resist
Courage to be a new link in this chain
Leading to heaven
Marcia Harris
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