Are You Ready  (page 26)

I was inspired with this poem as I see myself aging and as I tell my friends, "I am on the bell lap of my life."  To me life is like running the mile as I remember back, way back, to my high school gym days in track.  We start out fast, then pace ourselves, then after 3 laps hit the final bell lap!  I guess in all honesty I must admit I am not "sprinting" for the finish.  But I also must admit I now know there is a prize for me when I finish.  This poem is about God asking me if I was ready to come home.  But as much as that is the believer's prize, the finish line, I know there is still a lot of work to be done.  His work.  Yes, to tell others either by poetry, song or testimony there is a choice to be made.  My friends, "Are you ready?"