The Light Trilogy
A unique shape, composed of glass, steel and stone,
Expressly constructed to guide mariners home.
Magnifying lenses would help focus a solitary beam,
So that far out in the darkness, the light could be seen.
The LIGHTHOUSE! I know you've seen one before,
On the rocky, Maine coast or some Great Lakes shore.
Some designate a rock shoal or a jagged reef
Steering ship's captains away from certain grief.
Other mark a channel--one light on each side--
Or the entrance to a marina ,and the safety inside.
Jesus is the Light, on life's tempestuous sea,
And I'm so glad that Beacon , one day rescued me!
On my drive to work, in the early morn
All around me is darkness; it seems so forlorn!
I see few other vehicles on the highway.
Most folks haven't yet risen to face a new day.
Wait! There's a light in that house over there!
Someone is up, and starting to prepare.
There's another light;now two; now a half dozen more,
Even some new ones, I had not seen before!
While a light from a house, puts me at ease.
The Light shining through God's Family brings me real peace.
I walk amidst a world that is spiritually dark.
People longing for God , yet they keep missing His mark!
They try to create their own way home,
Not realizing,it lies through God's Grace alone!
Lord, make Your Light shine brighter through me,
'Cause I may be the only lighthouse some soul will see!
Charlie Pelota HSLP 3-6-2005
Copyright © Charlie Pelota | Year Posted 2009
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