What's that in your hand, a rod or some seed?
Perhaps it's a light for others you'll lead-
Remember the rod was used as a sign,
The seed used to sow to all of mankind!

The light of the world is Jesus we know,
Now given for us to share as we go
Don't let your mind dwell on items of past
What's that in your hand? let it become vast!

For youth it may be a rock and a sling,
To conquer your foes and fulfill your dreams
But then as you age, it may be you find,
You hold in your hand, a new frame of mind!

No matter the time in life it is sure,
For hands that are clean and heart that is pure
He'll always provide, God won't let you down,
Some thing in your hand can always be found!

So take it each day and share it with those
You pass on the street,with someone God chose
To let you embrace and helping to see,
That in their hands too, God's longing to be!

Donna S. Mullis