The choices we’ve already made, not one of us can change.
For everything that has been done; the good; the bad, the strange,
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Are fully cast in concrete. We cannot change the past.
We only can implore the Lord the outcome will not last.
Perhaps the Lord could change it. But do not ask me how.
For if He changed an instant, where would we be right now?
And so I think it’s safe to say God can’t change what has been done.
The only possibility, is give it to His Son!
But He will surely handle it, exactly like His Dad.
And leave in place the consequence, albeit good or bad.
But what’s much more important, is what we do today.
There’s still an opportunity, to go a better way.
And we will bear the consequence of everything we do.
Be certain that the outcome rests, entirely on you!
Now Jesus in John’s gospel had certain words to say.
His sheep would always hear His voice. It surely works that way.
He’s given them eternal life, this fact is surely true.
None can snatch them from His hand, regardless what they do.
He’s said that He will keep them, until the very end.
This is an open guarantee on which you can depend.
And yet there is a method, for you to get away.
The same way that you came to Him, on that stupendous day.
You made a choice. You chose Him and unto Him did call.
So if you choose to leave Him, there are no bars at all.
The way in and the way out, He’s left it up to you.
So if you choose to leave Him, that’s just what you can do.
He doesn’t keep His children confined with lock and chain.
So if you want to leave Him, He’ll let you go again.
He doesn’t use compulsion. Those are the devil’s ways.
But you can choose to be with Him for endless joy-filled days.
And if you want to stay with Him, you’re totally secure.
There’s nothing wickedness can do, to stop you being pure.
For if you are in Jesus, you’re hidden in the Lord.
No evil force can get to you to kill you with his sword.
Because your life is hidden with Jesus Christ in God.
And you are well protected by Jesus and His rod.
You may have few possessions. You may be rich or poor.
No matter what your past has been, in Him you are secure.
Your faith will be rewarded and you will know the King.
He’ll only ever do you good, far more than anything!
And you’ll be with the Master. His love will be your all.
Your Saviour, King and great High Priest, Who’ll hear you when you
call.
Jim Strickland – Written 10th December 2011
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