Dress Rehearsal
by Barbara Philbrook

Life is not a dress rehearsal.
What we choose to do is not subject to reversal.

We have one chance to live a life full of zest.
Let's soar like the eagle pushed from it's nest.

Let's not give in nor be overcome.
We must not let Satan think He has won.

We have the final outcome written out for us to see.
So let's all take part in that victory.

All who seek the truth are allowed to find.
This is promised by a Father loving and kind.

This is not a rehearsal of what life may or may not be.
What we do here determines our destiny.

No one else can do the choosing for you.
The number of choices is limited to two.

Saved or lost that is what we will be.
Ask God to open your eyes that you will see.

Once you understand you must choose on your own.
God patiently waits. This is how His love is shown.

No one is forced, their salvation to attain,
even though our rejection causes Him great pain.

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