The Narrow Way
For Catie's "Road Less Traveled" contest
I didn’t have to search for him.
He was there within the room
when I took my first breath of fresh air
upon leaving Mother’s womb.
For nine long months she’d carried me
to the little church on Sunday,
where she listened to the gospel words
which were not forgotten Monday.
My whole childhood was one of love
and learning of God with wonder.
A bond was forged so fast with Him
it could not go asunder.
I went to a little country school.
The teacher started our day with prayer.
There were no laws then that would forbid
her true love of God to share.
There have been many precious people
who have been glad to show the way.
Guided by love with every step
there has been no need to stray.
“For God so loved the world he gave
His only begotten son
that for whomsoever believes in him
eternal life is won".
The Bible verses are still there,
upon which I have based my life.
Reading His word led me to be
a better mother and wife.
Mathew, Mark, Luke and John
St. Paul and many others
have written the story for all of us.
It’s retold by fathers and mothers.
By Joyce Johnson 4/19/11 Won 6th place
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