NOW WHAT?

NOW WHAT?
Now is the time to
not grow weary of planting
good, so good is reaped.
Now I ask my Lord
to show me the next right thing
and help me do it.
Now I sit down to
plan my English lesson for
sweet, eager women.
Now I spend time with
my granddaughters, letting them
talk. Lifting them up.
Now I look out my
window at the colors, and
see the hand of God.
Now I think on how
a king’s heart is in God’s hand,
and He can guide it.
Now I make calls, and
receive calls, and get in touch
with those God gives me.
Now I eat good food,
and share good food with those who
are in need of it.
Now I look to the
church, to do what the church should
to welcome strangers.
Now I look forward
to seeing how God will grow
little kindnesses.
Now I don’t complain
(help me, Lord!) about things, but
choose a grateful heart.
Now I walk with God,
asking Him for eyes to see
and ears to hear Him.
Now I learn to seek
forgiveness, and to forgive
those who have wronged me.
Now I ask not what
my country can do for me,
but I for others.
Now I choose to look
for the good in those who see
with different eyes.
Now I will seek to
learn how to better display
the love of Jesus.
Now I endeavor
to stand up, speak truth in love,
or sit still and hushed.
Now I will listen
raptly for the still, small voice
of my holy God.
Now I vow to care
for those God has placed in my
small, humble corner.
Now I understand
each of us has our corner.
Corners shape the whole.
Now I am thankful
our God cannot be reduced
by the whims of man.
© Marie Elena Good, 2024