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My Times Are In Thy Hands
By George Thurlow
Lord, my appointment book is open
Schedule me as You please.
I make myself available
My time belongs to Thee.
My daily plans and doings
Are subject to be changed:
For You're Master and Director
And Your hands hold the reins.
At the dawning of a new day
I listen for Your voice,
And take my days'assignment:
Your will is my choice.
Lord You are priority
My will takes back seat.
Where ever it is You send me
That is where I'll place my feet.
I do not sit and ponder
"What will I do today?",
Because I know that You will guide me
As I go about my way.
Perhaps You'll send me out to visit
Someone feeling low,
Who needs a bit of encouraging
To get back on the road.
Or maybe just a kind deed
For someone who is down
To place a smile upon their face
Wipe away the tears and frown.
Or even share the Good News
To a neighbor who is lost
And tell them of Christ's wondrous love
Displayed upon the Cross.
I know not what today will bring
But I worry not an ounce:
For my appointment book is open
The schedule to be announced.
Poem inspired by a sermon given by my pastor
Rev. Merle L. Mitchell of Faith Lighthouse Assembly of God
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
based on Psalm 31:15 given on 3/29/98.
