Predestination

I 'spose there are many religious tenets open to interpretation. Old John Calvin proposed another upon receiving inspiration, When he propounded the ticklish matter of predestination, Thereby, causing more angst concerning one's eternal salvation! Most folks blithely saunter along live's treacherous path, Trying their best to behave and avoid their Maker's wrath, At times straying from the route the Creator has planned, Assuming by good works they'll reach the Promised Land! I reckon folks will seldom concur on spiritual potpourri, And 'specially on predestination, theologians will disagree. We can only plod the straight and narrow e'er doing His will. Be it predestination or faith, only He our fate will fulfill! We among the quick will never know how He judges our fate, 'Til we pass thro' that mysterious veil and enter Peter's gate! Is it predestination that determines who draws the short straw, Or does He use other methods for administering Divine Law? 'Tis a profound homily that John Calvin did compose. As for my stone this epitaph I would humbly propose: "If predestination it be, eons ago I pray Thou has destined me, To enter Thy heavenly abode to be at eternal rest with Thee!" Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved)