Line in the Sand

You, God, are the one true God.

You reign over the universe, in justice, and mercy, in wisdom, and in Love.

You bring life from death. Those that bring death from life, You change them from within, or use them for the good of those that follow your ways.

I, a simple man, naturally seek my own. I seek my own pleasure, and seek what I think is best for me. I naturally seek to build myself up at the expense of all others.

You, alone, know what is good for me. I presume to know, but ultimately fail because this method does not show faith, or hope, or love. Your ways show faith. Your ways show hope. Your ways show love.

Therefore, I draw a line in the sand. Not in front of, but behind me. If I place this line in front of me, then I separate myself from you. I will serve you, oh God.

In my walk toward you, I will strive to stay in front of that line. If I fall behind, with your help, I will pull myself in front of that line again. When I consistently stand in front of that line, I will step forward in faith. Immediately, I will turn around, and draw a new line.

This I will do all the days of my life until I am able to join you in Heaven.