Marilyn S Jennings Poet Free verse

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After a very hard divorce and my children were all grown
and had left home, I began to pray as Isaiah, "Here am
I, Lord, send me".  To my great surprise, the Lord
answered that prayer with His request to move clear
across the United States.  I was 46, and was pretty
timid, even with driving to Portland, OR, let alone
across the US.  But, my God was/is Faithful and
that is where I met the husband of His choice.

Leaving Houses and Lands

Leaving Houses and Lands

I have chosen to follow Jesus
wherever He has selected for me to roam,
and one day, He said, “My child come follow Me”,
so I left my earthly home.

And I packed up my few earthly possessions
and filled up my little cart, 
with more joy then I had questions
flowing down deep within my heart.

Still waiting on Him for some new direction
that I know He will soon give, 
because all I have is Yours, Lord
and my life for You I choose to live.

If I had it to do all over, Lord
the plan would still be the same, 
my life is not my own, Master
since I called on Jesus’ name.

A walk of faith is not easy
for I do not always see, 
and more times than not I follow blindly
yet, I know that You are leading me.

Now, Your call I feel stronger than ever
it means more than houses and lands,
for I’ve found life more abundantly
since I have trusted in Your guiding hand.

Written by:  Marilyn S. Jennings
1994

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Michael Whatley December 30, 2015 at 6:32 AM Great imagery and rhythm in this piece. A rather wholesome personal account, Marilyn! Marilyn S Jennings January 23, 2016 at 6:42 PM Thank you, Michael, appreciate your comment!