When Called

When Called

It is an honor to be called out;
To Have God say you are ready;
To walk through the battlefield
Equipped in the armor of His holy word;
To take a stand where others fall
And say, “Yes, Lord, use me.”
Not to whimper or cry,
But to shout because you are chosen;
To tremble in awe of such an assignment,
And pray for wisdom and strength;
To try to understand,
And believe God’s will even when you don’t;
To say, “Yes, Lord, teach me.”
To feel His blessing grip a hold of you,
And kneel in His presence;
To not give up or give in,
But to push ahead through the muck.

And when you reach the end,
To praise Him for surviving;
To say, “Yes, Lord, heal me.”
And not become bitter;
To reflect on all He taught you;
To remember he chose you;
To feel your faith stronger,
And heart more open;
To do it all again,
And say, “Yes, Lord, use me.”

- Julie Zuckschwerdt 04/21/06