I'm Free (poem)

I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
~© Linda Jo Jackson~

Wow. This poem makes me extremely emotional...as if someone close to me has really passed on. I would want this read at my funeral. This is how I would feel. I'm free! Don't grieve for me! I'm happy now! FREE!! Not enslaved here in this world full of sin.

Anyway, I went to Bible study - we talked about tithes. Tristan was there and I ignored him. We have practice tomorrow...I decided not to go. Why? Well, honestly, I don't like how he treated me. I sent him an email saying Get Well. He didnt respond. I sent him several texts that he has not responded to. When we spoke on the phone he only talked about himself and asked nothing about me. That's not cool. I don't like that. At practice I would feel odd and I don't want to put myself in a situation where I would not be cordial to everyone. He sent an email out asking who would be there. I did not answer. He says he is too busy to befriend me. Well, I am too busy to do football. The game Sat.? I have not decided about that yet. There is a block party going on the same day that I was thinking about going to. I may do that instead. I think that would be better for me...I could fellowship with folks, get to know others. I'll prolly go to D's game next week I think. I wish he didnt play for the same team as his brother...oh well.

Well, I dont know if I am reacting in a bad way. What would Jesus do? I think he would go. If he commits to something he would finish it. By not going, I am doing so for selfish reasons and God is not selfish. Its not about me...its about ministering through it. Its not about Tristan.

I got you Lord.

I guess I got my answer.