Never Too Late

Well, we’re a few days into the new year and it’s still not too late to contemplate some new beginnings in our lives. As we march through the months and years, sometimes we end up detouring off into directions we never intended. Perhaps, rather, you never did take a desired detour that you really want to take. Is there an area of your life which feels that way? Is it a relationship, a job, a habit or something else you intended to change or improve upon. This just may be the time. Why not? Now, I’m not suggesting that we do anything drastic without some careful thought or wise counsel. However, this may be just the moment to do something, anything, different. The important thing is that it’s never too late. It’s never too late to take that first crucial step towards your dreams or away from a destructive behavior. OK: say a little prayer, take a deep breath and make a baby step in the right direction. That’s how it all begins.

Never Too Late
Sometimes we find ourselves on a path
Where we never intended to be
Overwhelmed by the rising waters
Of an angry, storm tossed sea
Perhaps even one of our own making
Or one we failed somehow to prevent
With poor decisions or complacency
And we know we are nearly spent
When we find our hope is waning
And our courage slipping away
We begin to consider just giving up
Too discouraged even to pray
But it’s never too late to do the right thing
Never too late to make a stand
For into the depths of darkest water
God stretches out His hand
Offering help to the broken hearted
And peace to the battle worn
He gives strength to the weak and weary
And hope to the most forlorn
God always honors obedient men
Who choose humility over pride
For it’s never too late to do the right thing
Or to stand against the tide
By Frank Carpenter ©