Life-long Lessons

I am still learning to be a Christian today
as I did as an eight-year-old child
walking the aisle of Hawesville Baptist,
confessing sin, and praying with the preacher,
admitting, "I need Jesus in my heart."

I am still learning to be a servant today
as I did in college, at Glendale Chapel
teaching precious children that Jesus loves them,
reading the Bible and finding His mandates
like this one, "as you go, tell them about Me."

I am still learning to be a witness today
as I did in my twenties at Calvary,
University Baptist and Lewis Lane,
playing the piano, singing in the choir
lifting up the only One worthy of praise.

I am still learning of ministry today
as I did in my thirties at Graceland
visiting folks in nursing homes, hospitals,
jails, and schools, discovering God's command,
"Love each other just as I have loved you."

I am still learning about believing today
as I did at Wesley Chapel's UMC,
supporting missions, sponsoring youth camps,
preparing food, selling rummage, forgiving
and being forgiven of foolish sins.

I am still learning how to follow Christ today
at sixty-five at Sellersburg FBC
studying the mysteries of grace, knowing
that it is what Christ has done that keeps me safe,
awaiting His call, "Come on up to my place."