In your son’s name.
(From The Woodsman’s Notebook)


In your son’s name I commit my eyes, so I may see your great plan you have for me.
In your son’s name I commit my ears, for your word is most important to me.
In your son’s name I commit my tongue, for only your word I need speak.
In your son’s name I commit my heart, for me to feel your compassion towards others the way you feel towards me.
In your son’s name I commit my hands, to hold that is what is precious to you.
In your son’s name I commit my arms, to carry all that you need me to.
In your son’s name I commit my feet. To walk the miles that others may see.
In your son’s name I commit my legs, so I may stand up straight for others to see that your power and glory you have safely stored in me.
In your son’s name I commit my soul, for your wisdom to shine through.
In your son’s name Lord Jesus Christ I commit my being, for all these years it was not I but you that carried me.
Now this body may be old and gray but not yet tired to live for you day by day.
But into your glory some fine day when you come to this earth to take me away with a song, you will take me home where I belong.
There is one more thing before I go; I thank you Lord for restoring my soul, for today Lord I see the light, the real difference between wrong and right.
I thank you Lord for everything.
                                                              
                                                         The Woodsman 3/10/02
 
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