God's Grace

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;

His love endures forever.

Psalm 118:1

When did I fall from grace? At what point in my young life?
When, in my youthful exuberance, did I fall from favor?

When did I realize you knew?  Oh, you always knew.

Like my mother when I’d done wrong, you also knew.

And you let me keep on keeping on, giving me a free pass.
Or did you?  Was I paying for it all the time?

My actions had consequences, affected others.

Though, it may have been subtle, ripples occurred in the pond.

The cost of wearing blinders is realized at one’s enlightenment.

The damage becomes obvious, and one’s path becomes clear.

Some find their path early and miss the self-imposed roadblocks.

They moved unobtrusively through their youth, while others are like a train wreck.

I fell somewhere in-between, while my train was considering the jump.

All of my passengers wondered what in hell was going on.

But, did I fall?  I’m not so sure anymore.

If there is a plan, then everything played out accordingly.

Like my girlfriend, that found drugs and later found redemption.

She found a marvelous husband that died tragically and left a beautiful child.

In each instance I see a truth has evolved, another lesson paid forward, from one to the next.

Life events passed from me to her, from her to her child, lessons and new pathways.

I didn't fall out of grace.  I fell from grace into grace, again and again.

Yes, mistakes were made.  None were unforgivable.  Not to God.

We all play and we all learn, some the hard way, until we become aware.

The lessons we learn provide our path, through this life and the next.

Once we become aware of our journey, we will begin to enjoy the sights.

It truly is not just about the destination, it is more about the journey.

Today I look forward to another few miles.  Meeting new friends and sharing.

Today is another glorious day on my path.  Another day in God's grace.

Take a moment to breathe, realize that you make your daily life.

Then, do what God put you here to do. 

Live!