St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center

Thought for the Day

Last Updated August 31, 2001



THE END OF THE ROAD

When we feel we have nothing to give
and we are sure that the "song" has ended;
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When our day seems over and the shadows fall
and the darkness of the night has descended;
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Where can we go to find the strength
to valiantly keep on trying?
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There's but one place to go, and that is to God;
and dropping all pretense and pride,
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We can pour out our problems without restraint
and gain strength with Him at our side.
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And together we stand at life's crossroads
and view what we think is the end,
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But God has a much bigger vision
and He tells us it's ONLY A BEND.
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 For the road goes on and is smoother,
and the "pause" in the song is a "rest",
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And the part that's unsung and unfinished
is the sweetest and richest and best.
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So rest and relax and grow stronger.
LET GO AND LET GOD share your load,
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Your work is not finished or ended,
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you've just come to a "BEND OF THE ROAD".

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