This journey begins
With a new man.
Joy and excitement
Can’t be contained.
Tears of happiness
Instead of pain.
Washed Clean.
Ready for the race.
Slow and steady,
God’s word sets the pace.
His spirit dancing.
Eyes shining with light.
There’s no way to fully explain
The feeling inside.
Ahead will be dark days.
Frustration, stones thrown in his way.
Persecution, and people calling him names.
Growing weary and tired.
Wondering where he can hide.
Stopping to refuel.
Eating his daily bread.
Building his strength
For this race of endurance.
The ominous cloud grows
Dimmer and less threatening
Up ahead he can see the Saints
Cheering for his victory.
Others have fallen in his path.
There’s no way he can pass.
Stopping to help them up.
To give an encouraging word.
Shining God’s light
And spreading the good news.
A second wind.
A new prospective.
A bright ray of warm sunshine
Waiting up ahead.
Covered in Grace and Mercy.
Overcoming temptation to lay down.
This Man has grown
By leaps and bounds!
No longer new.
This well seasoned soul
Pushes forward
Toward his everlasting
Life with Christ!
Jeanie Hannah
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