Are You Dependable

Confused I am dear friend
For to the dreamland I went
And I saw as I went

A father I saw summon his 
three children.
Grumbling came in the three children
"I have an assignment for you"
so He said
Whispering, the assignment He 
gave and left.

O dear friend!shocked was I
His first child was independable
"I'm too old to be ordered around"
so he said
Neglecting the assignment, he left.

O dear friend!baffled was I
when I saw His second child giving excuses
"parties I've got to attend"
so she said
Neglecting the assignment, she left.

O dear friend, surprised was I
when the third child gave an excuse
"Father will understand, I'm too young"
So she said
Neglecting the assignment, she left.

Confused, I asked why?
Why the father couldn't get a child
Not even one to do his will
So tell me, dear friend
Haven't we neglected God"s call?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Aderounmu Avatar
March 28, 2014 at 9:56 AM
You are very correct...i'm too old....i'm too young....Father will understand.... Meanwhile, i hardly remember He hasn't call the qualified rather He qualifies the called. I just have to say...Father help, help my unblief.
Rhinem Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 7:02 AM
† When I Dream Which I Do Ofttimes, I Find Myself Returning To My Youth. I'm Setting At The Altar With My Tiny Hands Crossed In Prayer. The World Seems So Much Smaller While Jesus As Our Father Smile, Into My Little Heart. All Is Well While I Walk Through Fields Uncold: Here Am I * Fast Forward Past This Kiln It's Flames; Carved A Child In Old Age On, Bended Knees ˜ Beautiful Painting Wonderful Message. Happy Holidays ˜ Love John
Lizzy Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 6:34 AM
Lovely johnny
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