Life is a journey,
a personal journey.
We are all in a journey:
A journey called faith.
Each one on a different part of that journey;
Made meaningful in the context of relationships.
First of all with God,
then with our fellowmen.
All can share God.
Not all can share each other.
For we are bound by time and space.
God initiated this journey.
A privilege he offered.
Never our right.
Freedom is ours to claim;
Eternity is ours to cherish,
As a gift.
Never as a right.
We say we are his children.
And we have every right to claim.
But God is not liable to anyone.
He does not need us.
Surely He wants us.
And what He offers is His life.
Ours to claim.
Ours to live.
A privilege he freely gave.
A privilege we can freely receive.
Not ours to abuse.
The journey of faith,
Ours to enjoy and return to
the Rightful Owner…GOD.

Sometimes we expect too much.
Why people are not on the same pace.
Their journey is too slow.
Perhaps ailing.
Their is a limp in their walk.
We forget it’s not how fast is our stride;
It’s how we value each other.
No one has the right to judge,
Condemn or make careless remarks.
The journey is for us to enjoy,
With God as the end goal.
Each step is one foot closer.
Perhaps not a remarkable trek to others
But a giant step in the eyes of God.
Our right to see and understand ends
where God’s right begins.
His thoughts are not our thoughts,
His ways are not our ways.
His eyes pierces through darkness;
He knows the way,
So do not lose heart.
The biggest step we can make:
Be an inspiration and let others,
Walk according to their faith.
In the end God himself will decide,
In his wisdom what turns the tide.

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