Saying yes is simple
Til God says something hard
We say, “I'll be obedient!”
But still keep up our guard.
We often boast we know the thing
God’s asking us to do,
Yet when we’re shown His perfect plan
We cling to our way too.
“One day I’ll go!”
We tell ourselves, believing that we will,
But grumble when the one day comes,
“My wants it won't fulfill!”
Excuses come but deep inside
We know what we should choose,
God calls us to obedience
No matter what we lose.
Things we take for granted
God never promised we would see
Safety, love, and comfort
Are a blessing, not a need.
To hold our lives with open hands
To trust God’s promises are true
They're sweet and simple things to say,
Heart wrenching things to do.
But sweeter still than things on earth
Are treasures up above,
To lose the world’s a worthy trade
To gain souls by God’s love.
- Allison
Island Magic Team
Philippines