I was invited as Special Guest to my former high school's valedictory day earlier this year and I took the opportunity to write a poem which I shared with them.
The words are really apt for any generation of people so I thought I might share it on this blog as well.
Word for the Road
Before you today lies your future
A path you must tread
The way that leads to your destiny
Is not one you should dread
As you begin this day your life’s journey
Bearing your experiences like a load
I thought I might share a hint with you
Just a few words for the Road
When you walk, stay focused
On the assignment before your eyes
Many will be present to distract you
When you’re off course, you’ll see how time flies
Take one step at a time, no need to hurry
You’re only running your own race
When you reach your finish line you’ve won
So keep on steady at your own pace
The Road has many turns
Winding, curving and bending
But it will grant its utmost respect only
To the man who knows where he’s tending
There are little signposts along the Road
That tell you which way is right
If you miss them as you will sometimes
You will stray into the night
Despair little when you stray
Simply retrace your step
For it is from where you missed it
That you will find your needed help
Be careful with whom you make allegiance
Choose your friendships well
They can help you or kill you
But as it happens, your time will tell
You need great strength for the road
You will travel a length you don’t know
On your own energy you can go only so far
Until stress and strain begin to show
May I introduce you to a someone
Who can help lighten your load
His name (of course) is JesusThe Master of the Road.
Before you today lies your future
A path you must tread
The way that leads to your destiny
Is not one you should dread
As you begin this day your life’s journey
Bearing your experiences like a load
I thought I might share a hint with you
Just a few words for the Road
When you walk, stay focused
On the assignment before your eyes
Many will be present to distract you
When you’re off course, you’ll see how time flies
Take one step at a time, no need to hurry
You’re only running your own race
When you reach your finish line you’ve won
So keep on steady at your own pace
The Road has many turns
Winding, curving and bending
But it will grant its utmost respect only
To the man who knows where he’s tending
There are little signposts along the Road
That tell you which way is right
If you miss them as you will sometimes
You will stray into the night
Despair little when you stray
Simply retrace your step
For it is from where you missed it
That you will find your needed help
Be careful with whom you make allegiance
Choose your friendships well
They can help you or kill you
But as it happens, your time will tell
You need great strength for the road
You will travel a length you don’t know
On your own energy you can go only so far
Until stress and strain begin to show
May I introduce you to a someone
Who can help lighten your load
His name (of course) is JesusThe Master of the Road.
