Knowing
the future is not my great gift,
Seeing
what will be is beyond my drift.
But
in the wisdom of God’s knowing eye,
There
are a few things I know will go by.
A
time soon is coming when Kate will be gone,
To
head for new places that lie just beyond
The
place where our vision really can’t see,
It’s
part of God’s plan that is just mystery.
We
think that we know what God wants us to do,
But
when we relax we discover anew
That
God in God’s mercy will guide us along,
Will
give us the talents that help us be strong
When
challenge arises, when walls seem to block,
When
wisdom is lacking, when we get a shock.
For
what lies ahead is always unclear,
Though
we get a sense that God will be near
In
spite of our worries, our foibles, our fear
To
guide us and lead us on pathways ahead,
So
we need not worry of things we might dread.
For
God is our keeper, a friend close beside,
Matching
our footsteps, with every good stride.
So,
sending Kate off with a blessing and hope,
Asking
for strength as she broadens her scope,
And
knowing that Lee will support as she goes
Reminds
us that God will defeat all our foes
And
grant her good measure in her ministry.
For
Jesus has come so that we may be free
To
serve without worry, to care and be fair,
To
preach with a boldness that lets her declare
The
goodness and mercy of God’s gracious love,
That
falls as a blessing from heaven above.
As
we here at Trinity grant her release,
We
know that our future is set in God’s…
Peace,
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