The Road He Chose For Me

I ran across this inspirational bit of poetry and it brought a tear to my eye. I hope you enjoy it.

The Road He Chose For Me
by Connie Faust

Once I traveled on a well-worn road,

where many led the way;

I simply had to follow on,

as night will follow day.

If I had only known the lack,

the need I had within --

I may have turned another way

and followed only "Him."

Instead, I blithely traveled on,

not knowing of my loss,

until some sign posts pointed me

to the foot of a rugged cross.

Oh, I knew a lot about Jesus Christ,

the God-man on that "tree;"

I believed He died to open the gate

of heaven for you and me.

And since that time, I'd always heard,

we each must pass the test.

If I wanted to go to Heaven some day,

I must try to do my best.

But, Friends, I want to tell you now,

please listen to my story:

No matter how good your life may be,

it will not take you to glory!

As I began to read the Bible,

which is God's written word,

the things I learned amazed me,

and I marveled as I heard

that Jesus'death upon the cross

was all I need to claim

and heaven would be my destiny

if I trusted in His Name.

What mattered was what God said,

nothing less and nothing more.

The teachings I'd relied on,

the good things I'd done before;

the beauty of the sanctuary,

traditions from ages past --

When measured by God's own Word,

not one of these would last.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith,

and that not of yourselves;

It is a gift of God,

not of works,

lest any man should boast."*

At last I knew that Jesus'death

had paid for all my sin;

The only thing for me to do

was simply "invite Him In.

"It seemed too easy to be true,

but I dared not deny His word.

I prayed, accepting His free gift;

and I know that Jesus heard.

When I asked Him to be my Saviour

and thanked Him for His love,

my soul was flooded with peace and joy --

assurance from above.

My struggles and fears were all for nought;

His gift has set me free.

Now I travel the road my Saviour chose,

and He walks along with me

*For by grace you have been saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9