“Therefore!”
How often in the dark of night doubt casts a shadow larger than
the real and present trial I am facing?
How often on the course of life I’m called by Christ to run with faith
but feel my weakness to sustain the pacing?
How often do we each endure our seeming so misunderstood
by those we seek to love and serve or care for?
And in such moments as described we’re tempted to remove ourselves
without reviewing Heaven’s message, “Therefore!”
Now “Therefore fight,” but not as ones supposing they but beat the air,
when every step you take you tread down serpents!
And “Therefore serve” as He who came “to serve and not be served,” He said;
and doing so defined our call as servants!
So “Therefore!” loved one, sing down doubt and run with patience in the race,
(so few of us have striven “unto blood.”)
And bear the yoke He’s called you to, reminded you are partnered with
The Burden Bearer—Jesus, Son of God.
In Him each promise is “Amen”; with Him you’ll find again—again,
that in your weakness His strength will suffice you.
So “Therefore stand,” strong in the fight—Lift up your eyes, behold the light
lest shadows, fears or weariness entice you.
The course you take was charted by The Planner, Who has said, “My plans
contain your future hope of My rewarding.”
So stay the course, wear the yoke; embrace the Cross, and “Therefore, child,
you’ll know the joy that’s coming in the morning!”
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