Journeying
In my journeying with you
may I never lose my sense of direction
never lose sight of the landmark
towards which I travel
And should cloud or rain obscure my vision
may I draw closer to you
so that my feet may tread
in your footsteps
your words be my encouragement
and your love my protection
against the storms that assail me.
Your light is the only light I need
as I travel through life's mystery
Your word the only voice I hear
that still small voice that leads me
to the place where I should be
Your presence is the only company I need
as I walk this narrow road
Your fellowship the warmth I crave
to help me on my way
In all our travelling
ALL: May your footsteps guide us
In our journeying to work and returning
ALL: May your footsteps guide us
Within our homes and families
ALL: May your footsteps guide us
In our leisure time together
ALL: May your footsteps guide us
In difficult situations and conflict
ALL: May your footsteps guide us
As we stumble on the way
ALL: May your footsteps guide us
In the travelling of our faith
ALL: May your footsteps guide us
As we place our trust in you
ALL: May your footsteps guide us
In all our travelling. Lord,
may it be your footsteps
in which we place our feet
Your life was a journey
from the moment you were born.
From birth to death.
From Bethlehem's stable
to Calvary's cross.
How often we fail to understand that the conclusion of your journey
was inevitable
that you understood this
from the very beginning
and yet still walked the path
that was yours to take.
By comparison
the many choices we make
in our life seem trivial
The twists and turns we choose are often taken on impulse
with no clear comprehension of the outcome.
Thank you, Jesus.
Thank you that you loved humankind enough
to make that journey
even as you felt the pain of rejection
the pain of the lashes
the pain of the nails
the pain of the cross.
Our walk with God
is never a lonely walk
it is a family occasion
if taken in the company
of God's children.
If we lag behind
there are those who will turn
and offer words of encouragement
hold out a hand and offer assistance over stiles and other obstacles
share refreshment
help us from our knees
when we stumble.
Our walk with God
is never a lonely walk.
It is a joyful experience
as along the path others join us attracted by the company
of God's children
singing the same songs of praise
that angels sing
following a path
worn down by tears and joy
and sacrifice
Our walk with God
is never a lonely walk
for he walks with us
on a track that leads
to a glorious
destination
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