As we face the unknown future of 2017, I want to remember this scripture in the wonderful book of Philippians. In chapter 3, verses 13-14, we read: "...this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." As I thought about what I would like to say in my last comments of 2016, the song, "Ready" by A. C. Palmer came to my mind.
"Ready to suffer grief or pain, Ready to stand the test,
Ready to stay at home and send others if He sees best.
Ready to go, ready to bear, ready to watch and pray.
Ready to stand aside and give till He shall clear the way.
Ready to speak, ready to think, ready with heart and brain.
Ready to stand where He sees fit, ready to bear the strain.
Ready to speak, ready to warn, ready o'er souls to yearn;
Ready in life, ready in death, ready for His return.
Ready to go, ready to stay; ready my place to fill;
Ready for service lowly or great; ready to do His will."
" Dear Father, it is easy to type or say words --- much more difficult to do them! Help me, dear Master, as I look to the New Year to always be "Ready" for Thou art the Potter; I am the clay"!
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