The Road of Life

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Sairam all,

 

This is for all my brothers and sisters who at times doubt their faith because

of ups and downs of life.

 

Enjoy.

 

neeru

 

 

 

The Road of Life

 

At first, I saw God as my observer, My judge, Keeping track of the things I did

wrong, So as to know whether I merited heaven Or hell when I die.

 

He was out there sort of like a president. But I really didn't know Him.

 

But later on When I met Him, It seemed as though life were rather like a bike

ride, But it was a tandem bike,

 

And I noticed that He Was in the back helping me pedal. I don't know just when

it was That He suggested we change places,

 

But life has not been the same since. When I had control, I knew the way, It was

rather boring, But predictable...

 

It was the shortest distance between two points. But when He took the lead, He

knew delightful long cuts, Up mountains, And through rocky places.

 

At breakneck speeds, It was all I could do to hang on! Even though it looked

like madness, He said, "Pedal!" I worried and was anxious And asked, "Where are

you taking me?" He laughed and didn't answer, And I started to learn to trust.

 

I forgot my boring life And entered into the adventure. And when I'd say, I'm

scared," He'd lean back and touch my hand. He took me to people with gifts that

I needed, Gifts of healing, Acceptance And joy.

 

They gave me gifts to take on my journey, My Lord's and mine. And we were off

again.

 

He said, "Give the gifts away; They’re extra baggage, too much weight."

 

So I did. I gave them to the people we met, And I found that in giving I

received, And still our burden was light.

 

I did not trust Him, At first, In control of my life. I thought He'd wreck it.

But He knows bike secrets, Knows how to make it bend and to take sharp corners,

Knows how to jump to clear high rocks, Knows how to fly to shorten scary

passages.

 

And I am learning to shut up ... and pedal In the strangest places, And I'm

beginning to enjoy the view And the cool breeze on my face, With my delightful

constant companion. And when I'm sure I just can't do anymore,

 

He just smiles and says...PEDAL!

 

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