God's Call

God’s Call

By Lucille Casey Matreci

God’s call will come to all of us

though earthly jobs may not be through

He wants us for eternity

And says “Come, now I need you.”

God’s call will come to all of us

We don’t know how, why, when or where -

It may be quick; it may be slow

Sometimes we feel it quite unfair.

God’s call will come to all of us

We cannot know his reason

When it comes, we must be ready

Regardless of the season.

God’s call will come to all of us

On earth we must prepare

For this everlasting journey;

Leave those behind for whom we care.

God’s call will come to all of us

Will I accept His will?

Can I be resigned, accept my fate?

Or will I say, “Please, just wait until…”

When Your call comes for me, Dear Lord

Take me, gently, by the hand

Erase the fear that I may feel

Please lead me to your promised land.

Help me do your will upon this earth

That I may heaven see

Prayerful, Thoughtful, Heaven-bound

When Your call comes for me.