River of Gold - copyright November 2005 - signature poem

Trees dressed in vivid colors
of gold, orange, red and yellow leaves
In the midst of autumn splendor
she loved walking with her King
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The longer they strolled
the more she enjoyed
the majesty of His presence
and began to thank Him for who He is
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In awe of His perfection and glory
as they enjoyed the afternoon
she humbly asked her Savior
to help her understand
the reasons she endured difficulties
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'My child, because I love you
I wept in the midst
of watching you
but it was necessary
to shape your heart
so that in my likeness you would be'
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At first glance it seemed
like just a river and the purpose initially
was unclear, then she knelt
beside her Savior at the river's edge
and gently touched the hem of His garment
Instantly she felt something unmistakable
that spoke to her soul
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Because He knows the depth
of her love and how she has longed
to serve Him and strives
to please Him in all ways
He smiled at the sincerity
of her worship as He listened
to her gratitude for abundant blessings
daily guidanc, strength
and the wisdom of Solomon
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The longer she knelt beside her King
the more it all made sense
Each time her tears flowed
her faith never faltered
Instead she held tighter to His hand
Her trust never diminishing
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If you walked with Jesus
through autumn's splendor
unaware of your destination
would you also continue
to hold tight to His hand
and trust where He leads you
without questioning His perfect plan?