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| AFRAID TO LIVE |
| There was a time when I wondered and feared, For life is uncertain and death lingers near. Each day brought a fear that I couldn't escape, Of some horrid ending that would be my fate I could not live for fear that I'd die Never succeeding in life, for fearing to try. Family and friends, seemed out of my realm If I grew too attached, I lost control of the helm. Why begin a family if I couldn't be sure If my life were to end, would others endure. So I went through life, tying up the loose ends Insulating myself from family and friends. Afraid of a project, that I might not complete Trying only to win, but feeling defeat. Yet, in my darkest hour and lowest state, God, showed me something that changed my fate. He showed me perfect love casts out all fear, You can't be afraid of tomorrow, when eternity's here. For a life lived in fear, isn't living at all You can't be scared of life's climb because you might fall. So I will live my life, and yes, I will die, But I'm not losing my life, for fear to try. God knows my hour, and until then I'll live I won't fear tomorrow, or be afraid to give. Life is uncertain, and that's a gift all it's own I never know when I'll see God's throne! If there are loose ends here when I finally take leave, They are in God's hands, so I must not grieve. I will trust his promise and recall the refrain, " To live is Christ, and to die is gain!" |
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| by Cadi Nobles |