Along the Road of Life
By Effie Darlene Barba
As I walked along this road of life
Amidst the rambling thorns of strife
I felt the pains-like sharpened knife
Tear open scars of yonder day
I gazed before me – looming there
Were mountain peaks in sunlit glare
I wanted then to cry a prayer
My silenced voice nothing could say
I felt so desperately alone
Until a light before me shone
A King who sat upon a throne
A path now lit before me lay
And then I heard a still small voice
That called to me to sing, rejoice
I pondered then to make the choice
Oh could it be I could say yea.
I felt within a warmth, a glow
It felt as if my heart did grow
As joy and love within did flow
The pains were gone, now gone away
I took a step, just one at first
Desiring more His hope I thirst
To drink His love until I burst
With laughter’s wondrous ray
Amazing then before my eyes
The mountains that had hid the skies
No longer did before me rise
Instead beneath my feet did lay
My heart rejoicing always sings
As lifted up on eagles wings
My weakness bids- His strength He brings
My fears and doubts He comes to slay
And so dear friends, I bid you now
To follow Him, before Him bow
My greatest treasure I avow
His Joy will fill your heart today
The artist that drew this picture as well “A Broken and Contrite Heart” featured on my header is Ronald Barba. He has also drawn the front cover pictures used on my books. Please go to his website ( http://www.barba-art.com) for information regarding obtaining copies or to commission him to create a masterpiece for you. Feel free to email him at Ron@Barba-Art.com to discuss any art projects and to discuss pricing.
©2015 Effie Darlene Barba
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