richards odes

The Future

We do not know our future, for which I thank my God

And those who try to know their fate I find rather odd.

I try to do my best each day to deal with each new task

And the strength to face the future is all that I can ask.

I know that God is with us no matter what transpires

He will lend a helping hand to anyone who tires.

This fills me with confidence to face the coming days

So my heart is filled with joy to sing my Saviour’s praise.

Christ was not so fortunate, He knew what would occur,

And yet He was determined that He would not demur.

He resolutely followed the path that had been set

Though He knew the torture and the mockery He’d get.

He gave His life for all of us so that we might live

And just as freely as He gave, we should freely give.

I thank you Lord for saving me and I will try to be

Just the sort of person that You would like to see.