When I Cross the Line

It’s happened so many times
That you were right and I was wrong.
Whenever I’ve crossed the line,
Your love’s been there all along.

But please don’t stop right there;
For I’m in desperate need of you.
Your ways are always fair,
Refreshing like the morning dew.

I know that I would miss
The calling that you have for me;
Fall into that dark abyss;
I simply would not see.

I’d find myself more lost
Than the ones lost way before
They ever realized what the cost
Would be when they ignore.

Without the warning signs
You place along the way,
I’m sure I’d be inclined
To always disobey.

Along the narrow road
That leads beyond this darkened world;
Though it may come with a load,
At that end there's a gate of pearl.

-- Charity Lacroix, age 14

More of our children's poems: 

The Glory of God
Without Love
When I Get to Heaven
Seashore
Vessel for the Master
The Spirit is willing
Pearl in the Sand
He Wants To Be Involved 

Reward of the Overcomer
Mirror of Christ

Author's note:  The poems in this blog were written by my children, ages seven through fourteen. The "Why This Blog" post explains how the Lord inspired these poems in answer to a prayer during illness. I also recommend visiting my children's blog, A Brush with Life, where you will also find beautiful art they have drawn for the glory of God. You can access my complete blog directory at "Writing for the Master."  Now I'd like to ask a very important question.

Do You Want to Know Him?
If you want to know Jesus personally, you can. It all begins when you repent and believe in Jesus.  Do you know what God's Word, the Bible says?

“Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.’” (Mar 1:14b-15).  He preached that we must repent and believe.

Please see my explanation of this in my post called "Do You Want to Know Jesus?"

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Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International.  He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org.