FIND YOUR WINGS

by Mark Harris

It’s only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I’ll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I want to know
Your walking in the truth
And if I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow
I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I’m here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings
May passion be the wind
That lead you though your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories
It’s not living if you don’t reach for the sky
I’ll have tears as you take off
But I’ll cheer as you fly

This past May the graduation ceremony at our church included this song.

It seems like just yesterday that I celebrated my daughter’s graduation. Today, a little over three years later, as I reflect back, I need to ask her these questions:

Precious girl, why aren’t you walking in the truth?
What happened to your dreams?
Or your courage to do great things?
What happened to your passion and conviction?
Your strength?
The moments that were to make your life so sweet?
What happened?
What kind of memories are you making?

Please look up! Look up from your pit dwelling. REACH FOR THE SKY. It is with tears that I promise to cheer as you fly!