24) Poem – The Call

                                                        Laurel  5/2/18  2:27 PM

Chariots of Fire

     Eric Liddell

           knowing he’s been called

     and knowing God’s pleasure

living in God’s will

      missionary and runner

           using his gifts

      to bring glory to God

why does this strike me?

      touch my heart today

           almost bringing tears

      as it did in the movie

God’s call at the Cenacle

       came through loud and clear

            and You’re calling me now, Lord

       but I’m not so sure ~ to what?

just to love You

      “just” a feeble word

             it’s so much more than that

      it’s about being consumed by You

about total surrender

      entering into Your Sacred Heart

            through the portal in Your side

       Your glorious woundedness

Norman Rockwell’s painting

      “the Call” of Springtime

            I’m that wistful lean boy

       listening and transported

hearing Your call

       in another world

             drawn irresistibly

       drawn…       away…    

help me Lord

       You’re calling

               my heart is moved within me

        May I say Yes…. Always forever Yes…

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