Thank you very much for listening to my music! It means a lot to me! I wrote this poem - I wanted to share it with you. Thanks again, Randy Stahla ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dusty Roads Ever since you were little, I was there while you slept, And I watched over you as the sun rose, Above the horizon. And I made a decision a long time ago, When my feet were heavy, And the road was dusty, To go to Jerusalem. My back hurt in the morning, When I woke up from sleeping on the ground, And my eyes were tired, As people started coming to see me, From all around…almost every day. But I made a decision, Every step of the way, To go to Jerusalem - For the world, for those that would love me, For those who would never, ever love me. I went for them - And I went for you. Oh I know all about you… Since you were little; I’ve made sure that you were taken care of. And when you were unaware, When you worried, I was there, Always doing more for you than you realized. And before you were born I made a decision, In the garden, During the trial, In front of Pilate, On the way up the hill to Calvary, Each step, every breath, every moment, I made a decision… To give my life for you. I know you’ve been troubled at times, And lonely, afraid, and discouraged sometimes. But if you never give your heart to me, Or give anything to me, I want you to know that I made my decision, Gave my word, Kept my promises, And chose to risk everything for you. When you woke up this morning, I was there. And I made my decision long ago, …I will always be there for you. I know you don’t always agree with me. I know sometimes I make you angry, And confused. But I want to be your Lord and your friend. I bought you with my own life. …Not so I could hurt you or desert you, But so that someday, When the dusty roads and the tears are all gone, We can be together forever… ------------------------------------------------------ You can ask Jesus into your life by a simple prayer - "Dear Lord Jesus, please forgive me of what I have done wrong in my life. I ask you to be my friend and walk with me forever...please help me to find friends who believe in you too - amen." Ask God to help you and to give you wisdom, strength, and courage, and He will always be there for you no matter what you are going through. Randy Stahla