My Friend

My friend, I stand in judgment now,
And feel that you're to blame somehow.
On earth I walked with you day by day
And never did you point the way.

You knew the Lord in truth and glory
But never did you tell the story.
My knowledge then was very dim:
You could have led me safe to Him.

Though we lived together here on earth
You never told me of the second birth,
And now I stand this day condemmed
Because you failed to mention Him.

You taught me many things, that's true.
I called you friend and trusted you.
But I learn now that it's too late
And you could have kept me from this fate.

We walked by day and talked by night
And yet you showed me not the light.
You let me live and love and die.
You knew I'd never live on high.

Yes. I called you "friend" in life
And trusted you through fun and strife.
And yet, on coming to this dreadful end
I cannot, now, call you "my friend".

(Author Unknown)


Every since I found this years ago, I've kept it in my Bible. I know it's sad but I keep it because it is a reminder for me. It has touched me so close to home, and I remember friends in the past whom I fear I failed to lead them to Christ. I always felt like I could have done more. Anyway, I didn't submitt this to make you sad but I thought it might help remind you too of our mission: to bring the lost to the awesome love and grace of Christ. We are all they've got and must be willing to be used as a tool for God to reach them. I pray that we will be obediant to His will and that we remain open to oppurtunities to share Christ.

Love-n-Christ
May

It's sad how sometimes the ones we love most are the ones we find it hardest to witness to because we fear that they will push us away, when in truth, we are pushing them away from their chance to meet Jesus. Lord, help me find the courage and speak through me that I may lead those lost ones that I love to you.
Amen