April 22-Inspired by You

You’ve made known to me the path of life,                                         Psalm 16:11
You’re the voice behind saying “this is the way.”                               Isaiah 30:21
My boundaries fall in pleasant places,                                                 Psalm 16:6
And my God is here to stay.

I’m called up from my homeland                                                        Genesis 12:1
Into worlds I’ve never seen,
And despite that I’m not sure
Where I am or where I’ve been,

I’m told you’ll fight if I am still                                                           Exodus 14:14
Trusting quietly in you.                                                                        Psalm 46:10
My promised land lies just ahead,                                                      
And the first battle’s almost through.                                                   Joshua 6:16

I’ve waged a war and you have fought
On my behalf to bring me here.
Your promise stands, your covenant                                                   Genesis 17:4
Is still intact despite my fear.

I’m told to be strong and steady,                                                         Joshua 1:9
Ne’er discouraged or terrified,
To choose this day whom I will serve                                                 Joshua 24:14
And I have chosen to abide

Here in the shelter of your wings.                                                      Psalm 17:8
This sparrow has found herself a nest,                                               Psalm 84:3
And set her heart on pilgrimage                                                         Psalm 84: 5
And will in your promise rest.

For better is just one day here
Than a thousand anywhere                                                                 Psalm 84:10
Where I am not called, and so I choose
To make the move and take the dare

To follow without looking back,                                                       Genesis 19:26
To flourish like an olive tree                                                              Psalm 52:8
In the land I’m sent to dwell,
For ‘tis your hand upholding me.                                                       Psalm 37:24



postscript
A rather simple one, though heartfelt. Many of the lines were inspired by words already said, as found in the references on the right. Enjoy.