Here he makes a new start,
From his past he stands apart…
Working his way
Toward a brighter day
Revival within his heart.
–
Like the Apostle Paul,
He cannot see it all….
But by faith
His soul is safe
As God’s child he can walk tall.
–
He hasn’t received yet
All the blessings he’ll get….
But this new day
He’ll follow God’s way
Forward, his course heavenly set.
–
Jonathan Caswell
FORGETTING WHAT’S BEHIND US
(Commentary on Philippians 3:13-14)
Forget the past and strive ahead,
The working Apostle Paul said…
But use past parts
To earn street smarts
Avoiding those things that are dead.
–
Certain things won’t let go,
So use them yourself to know…*
God loves you in fact
Through personal contact,
Even those things you wish weren’t so.
–
For you are more than a name,
Certainly with a blogger’s fame…
Knowing who you are
Is better by far
Than denying your place in the game.
–
Then strive with all of your might
To catch and share Light…
Follow life’s plan
However you can,
Sharing Love and burning Bright!
–Jonathan Caswell
* Concepts found in the book, THE GIFT OF BEING YOURSELF, by David Benner…See also my poem: “THE CHRISTIAN’S IDENTITY PARADOX”, posted on February 5th, this year! 🙂
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