Heed the Call

I am not very far off,

 nearer than you might perceive
  always praying earnestly
   you will be able to listen
     and I will be able to share!

Be guided by God’s principals
 taken from the wise
  and guard yourself from wisdom
   full of worldly compromise!

When you doubt and lack assurance
 don’t move forward as in the past
  you’ll only waste your time and labor
   for some fruit that will not last!

He calls, “Come away my beloved”
 His hand’s upon the latch
  Sometimes we slumber sleeping
   His voice we do not catch!

Oh so many occupations
 that our heart cannot retain
  the seed of Christ implanted
   on soil yet unprepared

We have our Christian occupations
 Church and Sunday school
  but down deep inside within us
   is a cry for something more

One life we have to give Him
 His grace so full and free
  How can we still deny Him
   when so sure that He has called

Do we seek His peace so perfect
 yet neglect His higher call
  We have so many excuses
    not one accepted of them all!

When we stand in His very presence
 our life an open book
  Were there too many compromises
   or did we forsake all for Him

He gave us all we asked for
 He only asked that in return
  a life of holy dedication
   forsaking all for Him!

So don't waste another moment
 Rise up and heed the call
  Still time to make the changes
   within you He'll complete them all!