Imprints of a Journey

On this journey called life, my story begins

with childhood memories and colorful dreams

 Seeds of truth planted

His voice then, a whispering breeze,

"Look to me My child, I am everything you need"

The teenage years came

with insecurities ever strong

yet he drew me into His arms

and showed me where I truly belong

A season in college, decisions to make

completely uncertain of which path to take

as I lifted my eyes, He showed me His way

It was on His path I knew I must stay

Beginning to see a world broken and dying

smiles on faces, yet souls desperately crying

for the truth and hope only found in the One

Who lived in me - the eternal, beloved Son

Oh, the weight of His love for them! Yes, I could

be  a voice, a touch....that might lead them to Him! 

I soon walked down the aisle, taking my groom’s hand

a whole new life we would soon understand 

A covenant established, the vows exchanged

two souls united, never to be the same

Becoming one, such beautiful mystery

while facing ourselves, with every frailty

Seeing God’s strength overcome what is weak,

knowing with all certainty, He is everything we need

This journey then brought me to a delicate place

where I learned a very personal meaning of grace

as secrets uncovered a beloved sister's pain

 the truth discovered soon became a family's disdain

Harsh words spoken, the tears softly flowed

bondage was broken, while disbelief was shown

Heartbreak and loss, felt all around

understanding just could not seem to be found

Yet forgiveness, it flows where His mercy grows

His loved healed her heart, and taught me to let go

I hear His voice speaking in moments of grief,

“I am still everything You and they need”

Two precious sons, filling our arms

joyful exhaustion, while smiling at all their charms

Learning to lay down our lives everyday

knowing it is us who must show them the way

Oh Lord Jesus, I give you all the praise

Thank you for leading me all of my days

On this journey called life, it is You I seek

for truly You have been and will be

everything I could hope for… everything I need