A Time to Leave

On the wall by my computer is a beautiful
picture of my four precious grandchildren.
They are walking hand in hand across the
driveway on our field. My husband says
they are stepping out into life. ...

many times we have to leave the comfort zones
of our lives and go forward step by step
to follow Jesus. As I think about this
I am reminded of.....

my first time away from home without
knowing anyone else at a Bible camp
250 miles from home ( this decison
made a lasting effect on my life).......
Leaving my twin sister to go to a
different college than she would
be attending.......

Standing at the altar on my wedding
day, making the committment to
leave my mom and dad to cleave
to my husband......
Watching our children step upon the
school bus their first day of
kindergarten.......

Tears shed months before they
graduated from high school,
knowing they would be leaving
home.......

Leaving our home in Wisconsin
to move to Texas ( 1000 miles
from our friends and relatives).......

Stepping into an airplane going
across the ocean (leaving behind
all familiar culture) to carry the
precious Word of Life......

These times mean so much to
us...bring back so many precious
memories; yet there is another
leaving that transcends all others....

Someday soon we will be leaving
this life
And all the sweet memories
will dull at the sight
At the splendor of heaven
with glory so bright

When we see the face of
Our Saviour so dear
From griefs of the past
HE will wipe every tear
Trials will be finished at last

So let us be cleaving
in His love believing
that He is preparing
us to be leaving
What a glorious sight
Face to face
Him to be seeing