The Middle of the night

In the middle of the night

I awoke in a great fright.

Jesus showed me a bright light.

He said, serve me with all your might.

How can I do this?

It is truly my wish.

But I am just a child

And my mind is wild.

I just want to run and play;

I want to have fun all day.

Jesus said, you  must do things my way.

Then you may always with me stay.

Let me wait a little longer

Only until I am much stronger.

Then HE departed into the night;

And with HIM went my own sight.

Now I am afraid of what is ahead;

Jesus for me was beaten and dead.

I have put off obeying his bid.

So shall I now be hid?

No, I will run and find Him again.

I will also serve Him until the end.

He will always be my friend.

My praise to him I will always send.

By:  Jo Smith ~~~ March 20, 2026