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Standing before the Pearly Gates
on that inevitable Judgement Day,
I looked at this majestic, Divine figure
the
one who's life I had so faithfully praised.
And as the Almighty Lord spoke to me,
in a gentle, soothing tone,
I stood there in amazement
ready to give my all.
He told me, " Welcome my child, "
and how
proud He was of me,
for giving my life to Him
so loyally and unselfishly.
But before I let you in my home
There's something I must say to you.
A few questions that have to be answered,
before I let you through.
And as I stood there not knowing
What these questions would entail.
I seemed to go into a daze,
reflecting
on my life's trails.
I wondered...
Have I served the Lord,
Have I met all of his expectations?
Have I
undoubtedly given my soul
and lived each day with the purest intentions?
Had I fulfilled my duty on earth,
Had
I helped my fellow man?
Had I respected and honored my parents
Had I done all that a righteous life warrants?
Had
I lived each day giving Him my all?
Had I lived each day to my fullest potential?
Had I spread his message of love
and hope
and lived up to his commands?
or had I not fulfilled my duties
or given a helping hand?
Had I obeyed
and respected the Lord and done all that I can?
Had I honored and praised the Lord
and done all that there is to be
done?
" Raise your head high! " he said to me,
As he spoke in an endearing tone,
" look at
me son, and answer my questions
and soon I will let you know...
Have you worshipped and praised the Lord,
and
kept me in your heart?
Gone to church on the Sabbath?
And spread my meassage of love?
Have you been the best that
you can be?
Done all you could to help your fellow man?
Have you followed all my commandments
Have you given
a helping hand?
Have you treated your brothers as equals?
Looked beyond color and appearance,
and searched to
find his soul?
Have you treated your brothers the same?
irregardless of race, creed or color?
Or have you done
the opposite just to gain control?
Have you lived each day respecting me and knowing that there is a God?
Have you
given your time and devotion to others
and taken a positive stand?
Have you given your time and your efforts to help
those less fortunate than you,
or have you been too busy seeking your own selfish needs
to care for others at all??
And as I lowered my head in shame,
not knowing what to say.
I knew I had failed to live up to His standards
in
Oh so many ways.
And as I lowered my head in guilt,
Knowing I had not done all that was needed of me,
I softly whispered " Forgive me Lord for I have sinned,
I have not done all that you ask of me! "
Suddenly
I saw a light come shining through
and my spirit was set free,
and I heard His voice say to me " Come in my son,
you're welcomed
anyway!
Though you say you have not fulfilled my expectations,
not followed my every command,
You are my child and you have tried your best to acknowledge and praise my demands.
You carried your beliefs and held
on to your faith
when it seemed you had nothing at all,
but I was there all along and I saw it all.
You have
given me your soul.
My child, you've done more than you know,
So how can I turn you away when your soul is more precious
than gold?
You have done all that you can, you gave it your best,
your spirit, your heart and your soul.
You should
have no regrets,
you gave it your best everyday.
You have acknowledged and praised my existence!
Come take my
Hand, with me you're always Forgiven!
For with me is where you belong, for you my child I have risen! "
and the
gates were opened.
~~ Sonia R. ~~
Copyrighted
1999
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