Driving, on my way thru dusk
Under bending trees
Curving thru a foggy pass
The road taking on a presence of it’s own
Moving with me, whispering
Of moments when life’s pilgrimage
Takes the next bend in the road

Headlights pick up silent still reflectors of light
Posted one after another guiding my way
Over the hill thru the next curve
Extending past my present place
Marking the future of the highway ahead
Sentinel illuminations, escorting a traveler
One light at a time safely home

In an instant I profoundly understand
What you’ve been trying to teach me
That my life is Yours to radiantly reflect
Your precious Light as a beacon of safekeeping
From my heart to others that life’s road
Will be illuminated by Your Mercy
That others may find their way Home

Such a humble simple message!
That sends me to my knees seeking
Forgiveness, for my selfishness
Thinking it’s all about me…ha!
Never, never should it be so!
But rather prepare me to be a holy sanctuary
That your still silent Light reflects from me

Give me understanding and compassion
Turn my heart upward
So that as You reach downwards
Your heavenly precious Light
Can blaze and scatter across the darkness
To those searching for the Way
Or find a fallen warrior seeking Your help

How can one know what tomorrow brings
Or which holy guardian will arrive in time
To ward off the darkness and shadows that threaten
But if we as Your people will remember
To be still before Your Holy Presence
Reflections of You will faithfully come forth
From our hiding place with You

02.09.11