The Stranger

Leaving the familiar we can walk with The Stranger

He left me
In the dust
Of disobedience 

He left me
In the crust
Of earthly desires 

While He went higher 
His heart on fire
I couldn’t follow 

In my familiar mode
I couldn’t go
With self in tact

I kept looking back 
For something comfortable 
For man’s approval

For accomplishment 
Any compliment 
From earth’s dryness 

Choking down the dust
Of self satisfaction 
I couldn’t keep up

With this Stranger 
Leaving everything 
For Father’s will

I was still 
Looking for me
Some familiar territory 

To call my own 
I just couldn’t let go
Of fear of consequence 

If I did submit 
My heart unguarded 
Naked and bare 

Who would take care?
How would I live?
If I followed Him?

If I released it all?
If I answered the call?
To simple obedience 

To believe 
To keep in step
With faith 

Face to face 
With Destiny 
Stride for stride

With steadfast gate
If I didn’t hesitate? 
If I obeyed? 

If I didn’t consider 
My life dear?
If I could hear 

His voice? 
Energizing me
Beyond the temporary 

Leading me
To abide
To be crucified 

Down that narrow road
To let go
Of hopes and dreams 

To embrace eternity 
Kicking up the dust 
Of earthly lust

Leaving self behind
I must decide 
In each moment of time

Who I will serve
Who I will follow 
Who I will choose 

Will I lose my life?
Joining The Crucified 
In the narrow way

Will I hear Him say
Follow Me?
Will I let Him be

My Life?
So I can keep stride
Forsaking my pride

Breathing fresh air
Beyond my familiar 
One with The Stranger

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