My Quest

My Quest 

To answer the question
when asked how I serve,
from high expectations
with justified nerve,
The answer is simply,
"I make it my quest
to heed when He calls
with my faithfully best."

Each soul of His
precious as each one before
He calls to my heart
gently knocking the door
and moves me to do
or to say or to give 
and be an example
of how we should live.

It's heeding His call
as an urgent request 
to shine through his light
at my faithfully best.
Revived yet anew 
fanning fire to grace
that's forging the crown
on my head He will place.

Enslaved obligations
found driving my soul,
albeit whole hearted
yet still leave a hole,
elude the elation
of feeling His touch
and the loving approval 
I yearn for so much.

For the jewels of my crown
are the moments of these
In no better way
to my God could I please
than to honor the vow 
of "I make it my quest
to heed when He calls
with my faithfully best."

                -Jeannie Minor
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mcconnell Avatar
March 12, 2016 at 11:31 AM
A real servants song Jeannie, simply divine piece indeed and one to follow it's advice. Hope you're having super day!
Cronin Avatar
March 12, 2016 at 12:11 PM
Thank you, Gordon. Always so nice to hear from you. Have a great weekend!
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
February 13, 2016 at 5:53 PM
So upright and pure.
Cronin Avatar
February 14, 2016 at 4:53 PM
Thanks for the visit, Iris. Hope you enjoyed.
Nehls Avatar
February 2, 2016 at 9:32 AM
Hi Jeannie. This is truly a wonderful way to live and to serve our God. To be an example to those around us of the peace, love and joy that comes to those that are led by God and to pass that on to others is a quest that makes life worth living. A well written poem that touches the soul. Blessings upon you, my friend.... Robert.
Cronin Avatar
February 2, 2016 at 3:52 PM
Thank you, Robert. I appreciate the support.
Mcloughlin Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 6:45 AM
This is absolutely wonderful Jeannie! How I wish I could write like this!! Best Wishes, From Jean
Cronin Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 8:50 AM
Thank you, Jean. Each gift is as unique as the one he gave it to. I write as a hammer, you as a drill, both tools are needed to build His kingdom! All my best.
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