light or tight

To what will I cling tight today...

and what will I hold light?

Will it be my life so dear...

my wants, my needs, my rights...

Or will it be His presence near,

so self can step aside,

That holding tight to His strong hand

I know the Master's guide.

If I grasp the selfish things and try to shape this day,

I will miss His sweeter voice and pass by Heaven's Way.

I will loosen this life's grip and let Life's giver hold

the substance of my life entire,

Until my days are old.

blessings,

Rob Smith