From John 17:25-26:  “Righteous Father, the world does not know You, but I know You, and these know that You have sent Me.  I made Your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which You have loved Me may be in them and I in them.”

With every waking hour

Reading from faith’s Good Book

Guided by Jesus Christ

Spirit waits by quiet brook

Righteous steps lead to God

Praying for mercy’s light

Gathered by Jesus Christ

Faith growing, now taking flight

Journey of faith goes forth

Approaching grace-filled curve

Propelled by Jesus Christ

Goodness awaits those who serve

Endless lessons of faith

Teaching fills precious space

Mentored by Jesus Christ

Hope speaks, “Let’s finish this race”

Given tasks to complete

Hearing One lasting voice

Promised by Jesus Christ

Faith always trusting His choice

From 1 Corinthians 9:24:  “Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize?  Run in such a way that you may win it.”