The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
Dear God, it's you and me again today.
My shoes are worn and stinky,
I'm afraid I present to you the only way I can
A ragamuffin having tried my best
THE FINAL INSPECTION
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
TODAY'S INSPECTION
Beloved daughter, draw near,
My love surrounds you
I see your scars, your darkness,
I see your heart's desires
THE FINAL INSPECTION
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
TODAY'S INSPECTION
Beloved daughter, draw near,
My love surrounds you
I see your scars, your darkness,
I see your heart's desires
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
Forgive me, Lord, for my sins
I submit to Your will
When I have not seen your ways
And have fallen short
THE FINAL INSPECTION
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
Forgive me, Lord, for my sins
I submit to Your will
When I have not seen your ways
And have fallen short
THE FINAL INSPECTION
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I've wanted things for myself,
for the people in my life.
I've scraped and fought,
I've fled and been lacking.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I gave and helped, prayed and persevered
I worked and sought after you
Even when I felt you were leaving me to sit in my mess
to learn to trust in your timing
THE FINAL INSPECTION
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I held the dying man's hand,
and cried with the mourning mother.
My own fears and sorrow overcome
By the strength of Your Spirit
THE FINAL INSPECTION
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I still never know what lies waiting for me
If you will fulfill the needs that remain unmet
My purpose here is Yours to inspire and manifest
And I will seek it by default if by no other clearly marked path
THE FINAL INSPECTION
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I don't need gold or fancy clothes,
Just to feel safe and loved.
You have been faithful to me in those needs,
And many more, and I thank you.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
There is what feels like stillness and silence
Though I know You are at work.
I will wait on you,
And try to remain in the stillness of your love until it is time for you to show me.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
TODAY'S INSPECTION
It is not yet time, child,
But the time is coming soon.
Your struggles will bear my blessings
And your heart will be mended.
~THE FINAL INSPECTION: Author Unknown~
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I've wanted things for myself,
for the people in my life.
I've scraped and fought,
I've fled and been lacking.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I gave and helped, prayed and persevered
I worked and sought after you
Even when I felt you were leaving me to sit in my mess
to learn to trust in your timing
THE FINAL INSPECTION
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I held the dying man's hand,
and cried with the mourning mother.
My own fears and sorrow overcome
By the strength of Your Spirit
THE FINAL INSPECTION
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I still never know what lies waiting for me
If you will fulfill the needs that remain unmet
My purpose here is Yours to inspire and manifest
And I will seek it by default if by no other clearly marked path
THE FINAL INSPECTION
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
I don't need gold or fancy clothes,
Just to feel safe and loved.
You have been faithful to me in those needs,
And many more, and I thank you.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.
TODAY'S INSPECTION
There is what feels like stillness and silence
Though I know You are at work.
I will wait on you,
And try to remain in the stillness of your love until it is time for you to show me.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
TODAY'S INSPECTION
It is not yet time, child,
But the time is coming soon.
Your struggles will bear my blessings
And your heart will be mended.
~THE FINAL INSPECTION: Author Unknown~
