You Are Called Forth
by Barbara Philbrook

You are called forth beckoned by Me,
invited to live for eternity.

You don't choose it that's not your part,
simply believe and invite Me into your heart.

I was aware since before your conception,
you'd see the truth and there would be reception.

Don't hold back waiting for the changes to be made,
that's simply a trap the enemy has laid.

You can't do the changing it's done from within,
after you've accepted salvation it can begin.

It was not you who sought to find Me,
I've been planning it since time began you see.

I knew who would accept My salvation plan,
and how I should shape them with My own hands.

I knew who would serve and what they would do best,
and I gave them the grace to pass every test.

I use every incident they go through,
to make them fit for the work I intend them to do.

I hear their praises offered up to Me,
those offered during  times of affluence or calamity.

Praises offered during good times are nice,
but nothing compared to those caught in Satan's vise.

When one can be suffering and still praise Me,
not for, but in spite of all of their adversity.

It touches My heart in a very special way,
and they will know how much on Judgment Day.

You have been called forth  now what will you do,
acceptance or rejection it's up to you.

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