Don't Look Back

As you travel through life there are always those times
When decisions just have to be made,
When the choices are hard, and solutions seem scarce,
And the rain seems to soak your parade.

There are some situations where all you can do
Is simply let go and move on,
Gather your courage and choose a direction
That carries you toward a new dawn.

So pack up your troubles and take a step forward -
The process of change can be tough,
But think about all the excitement ahead
If you can be stalwart enough!

There might be adventures you never imagined
Just waiting around the next bend,
And wishes and dreams just about to come true
In ways you can't yet comprehend!

Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new things
As you challenge your status quo,
And learn there are so many options in life,
And so many ways you can grow!

Perhaps you'll go places you never expected
And see things that you've never seen,
Or travel to fabulous, faraway worlds
And wonderful spots in between!

Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring
And somebody special who's there
To help you stay centered and listen with interest
To stories and feelings you share.

Perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing your friends
Are supportive of all that you do,
And believe that whatever decisions you make,
They'll be the right choices for you.

So keep putting one foot in front of the other,
And taking your life day by day...
There's a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road -
Don't look back! You're not going that way!

Author Unknown

If I Knew

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd see you fall asleep,
I'd tuck you in more tightly,
And pray your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd see you walk out the door,
I'd hug you and kiss you--and call you
Back for just one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
We'd spare a minute or two,
I'd stop and say "I love you,"
Instead of assuming you know I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd be there to share your day,
I wouldn't wait until tomorrow,
Letting time with you slip away.

For surely there is a tomorrow
To make up for an oversight,
And we'll always get a second chance
To make everything all right.

There will always be another chance
To say our "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
To say our "What I can dos."

But just in case I might be wrong,
And today is all I get,
I'd like to say I love you,
And hope you never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
Young or old alike,
And today might be your last chance
To hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
Why not do it all today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
You will surely regret the day

You didn't take the extra time
For a smile or hug or kiss.
And you surely aren't too busy to grant
What may be their last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
And whisper in their ear;
Tell them how much you love them,
And that you'll always hold them dear.

Take the time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Forgive me," or "It's okay,"
And if tomorrow never comes,
You'll have no regrets about today

Author Unknown

Was it worth it?

Amid the depths of darkness, these tragic sounds were heard,
There were voices raised In anguish, uttering horribly sad words,
Outcries there were many, much suffering indeed for all,
They wailed amongst themselves, "Why didn't I heed the call?"

I had so many chances, the words He spoke were always clear...
"Repent my child, come unto me, The end is oh so very near!"
With nail scarred hands, He reached for me, with tears in his eyes...
"I've done all this for you my child, why can't you recognize?"

"Don't turn away, please believe, My promises hold true!
No need to pay the debt you owe, I've paid it all for you,
You've heard my WORD repeatedly, ye know all that I've taught...
The torment I endured for you, don't let it be for naught!"

"The Crown of Thorns, placed on my head, I didn't have to wear,
That Roman spear thrust in my side, I didn't have to bear,
Their mocking taunts, spitting tongues, I could've stopped it all
But instead, I thought of you, and prayed you'd heed my call."

Of course I heard His pleading words, He spoke them faithfully,
He'd say them quite a bit, you know, I knew He did love me,
He also said His Grace would end, and sin would be no more,
He had to stop the hate, the filth, and the ravages of War.

But Alas! I did NOT hear! I was busy having too much fun!
I just didn't have time for Him, I had things to get done!
No time to stop and think of all that He endured for me,
I had to work to buy nice things, more money was the key!

There were parties to attend, and fancy clothes to wear!
Fast cars to drive, new fads to try, and gossip to share!
I wanted to be popular, I always figured that he'd wait,
I kept thinking to myself "It couldn't be that late!"

I was so wrong, He'd had enough, it all came to an end!
Much earlier than I thought it would, then my agony began,
I got what I wanted though, I did reach my earthly goal,
But now, I have to ask myself, WAS IT REALLY WORTH MY SOUL?

Author Unknown