My dear friend Rita Appel wrote the following poem in October of 2004. I thought it very fitting, considering the week I’ve had. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us, my friend.
When I called out to You
And accepted You into my heart
I became a new creation
Created in Your image
I left behind my old life
Yet I find myself drawn back
My old ways – familiar, known
Your ways – new, wonderous
I can’t follow You
And hold on to my old life
As I continue to choose You
Help me let go of the past
Lord give me the strength
To not look back
Renew my desire to know You
And to follow where You lead
Trusting You
Obeying You
Fulfilling my purpose
Bringing glory to You.
