[JohnnaMJH]

OK, here's another one, too long, but especially for those waiting:

> The Promise
>
> I know I must wait for the Lord to unfold;
> My heart fills with fear for all that's untold.
>
> Wanting so badly to walk in your will;
> My eyes see it clearly, yet I stand still.
>
> Listening so closely to hear your voice;
> Realizing in hearing, it demands a choice.
>
> Knowing you promise to lead with a plan;
> But wondering how on earth will I stand.
>
> Dying to self is what I hear your voice say;
> I cry out to you Lord, "Is that the way?"
>
> Your love tenderly whispers, "My daughter be bold;
> For my strength is sufficient, your heart shall never
> grow cold."
>
> "For my timing now is perfect, as so is my plan;
> All you have to do is let me take command."
>
> "Each door I will open, each key I will give;
> Through you, my child, My spirit wishes to live."
>
> "Go now with confidence for I will show you the road;
> I will shorten the length, I will carry the load"
>
> "In all that you go through, you may be reviled;
> But shall walk out victoriously
> With the hand of a child!"
>
> Heather Beazley
> 1990