Safe at Home        

Many times in life I'd swung the bat,
And each time the ball I'd miss;
Yet stubbornly I'd approach home plate;
In my strength I would persist.

One day Jesus said, “You need a coach.
If you'll keep your eyes on Me,
I will tell you when to swing the bat;
Watch and listen carefully."

"Tune out the world that around you stares,
Not mindful of what they think.
Just boldly stand focused straight on Me;
And let not your courage shrink."

So confidently, with bat upraised,
I stood poised and reassured
That a home run I would surely hit
As I trusted in His Word.

As the pitcher threw the speedy ball,
I heard Jesus say, “Now, Swing!”
And the ball connected with my bat
So that I could hear it sing.

Around the bases I swiftly ran, 
As so jubilant my feet,
I then crossed each plate with rapid speed
Thus to make my lap complete.

I was safe at home by Christ alone;
In my strength I'd always failed.
And Heaven cheered as I crossed home plate;
By God’s grace I had prevailed.


by By Linda J Stevenson
used with permission