Feb. 8, 2013 - A DISCIPLE - ME?

                              Be a Disciple - Me?

Our Lord says, "Take up your cross and follow me
We'll take the narrow way, you'll see
With the free will to make choices - right or wrong
My gift to everyone, be you weak or strong.

Oh, Lord, isn't the narrow way paved with sorrow
Of sacrifices and dying to myself day after day
To love as to lay down my life for a friend
Be consumed with other's welfare, though a rare trend.

Help me, Lord, I need to change my priorities
To  put You No. 1 in my lifelong duties
I realize now I lack total compassion
To be your disciple in my daily actions.

For charity I give a pittance of my treasure
Which after all come from you, given without pressure
Long do I stay before the TV  or computer
But have so little time in prayer with my Maker.

I often forget to spend some time with You daily
Too involved in fun things I like to do earnestly
Just why instant gratification governs my life
When moments with You should be a cherished rite.

How uncertain I have been in following your call
Distracted by thrills of present luxurious lore
Which like wealth, power and fame will surely be lost
On Judgment Day when I account for what I did most.

Someone said that life on earth is "sowing" time
Our joys and pains have a purpose, we find
To uphold the truth that life goes on continually
So we must live each moment as a seed of Eternity.

To be a disciple requires a firm commitment
To God's Word and teachings be in full agreement
Help me, Lord, to persevere and follow your bid
Renew my faith, make me a disciple, a good seed!


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