A new place, a new chance to grow, a new opportunity to see with new eyes
This place, this event, just a few days in a long life
Be there, in heart, in body, in soul
Prepare your mind, do not fear, the strength of God is with you
Lord give us today’s bread, walking new streets, odd sounds
There is a sound I know, slower here, the day ticks by
Another place, another sight, all under the Father’s purview
Do not worry about tomorrow, record today’s events, they will change you
You don’t want to forget, those things that were heaven sent
Clattering through your mind, a sign, a sense, a smell
They will build your inner strength, making you more than you were
You have a chance to change the world, keep ahold of your moorings
A new bed, room, food, people
New paths, challenging work
A respite before seeing things you’ve only dreamed of, each morning new
Time will go fast, learn all you can
We are not promised tomorrow, what you journal will live
Think about your reactions, what do they tell about you?
Be on the alert, new is too often dangerous
But carefully it becomes you
Then home again, prepared, excited, joy
The familiar for one day is new, oh how wonderful it looks
You know what it means to miss your home place
That’s how new goes
It is here only for a moment, then it becomes common
The one who can see the wonder of the common, that one will win
Winning is just another part of the ordinary, we can do it all the time
It demands that we live with joy, peace, and Christ-He is our light and life
Clay Corvin – August 15, 2016
