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Lazarus

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“Lazarus, Come forth!” – John 11:43

Awaken from the deep sleep of death,

Abandon the darkness, and march forth

Into the light of God’s golden beckoning dawn.

There is much for you to do, so slumber not

My soul, though the dreamless rest is comforting

It is only essential preparation for the task at hand.

God calls, and the time has arrived for generous action.

Each heart is granted a time of respite, a short time

In the grave of forgetfulness, – a special retreat

To heal old hurts, and to prepare for a sudden valiant

Coming forth to follow the sharp call that pierces the

Silence like stars in the darkest cloudless night.

Move on to action, for the time is now, and fear not

Any obstacles may accumulate in the stony path.

How many deaths of the now shall we endure,

Glorifying in the transformation that accompanies

Each new chapter of struggle in our long journey

Toward that last triumph of grace in eternity?

We may weaken and even loose heart at times

But he will gently heal us and bring us forth again

That God’s Infinite Love may be known upon the earth.

Toss out the stones of pain and insecurity to clear

The path for grace and courage to endure one more

Hurdle, one more hurt, and thus move on to another

Ledge of sharp stones as the journey streaks upward.

No time for quiet reflection, no time for sordid regrets,

No walking stick, nor extra sandals, – only grace may

Accompany us on this arduous journey with the Infinite.

By Sr. Phyllis Carpenter, SAC

 

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