Years ago, we used to sing this old chorus:
“I have
decided to follow Jesus.
I have
decided to follow Jesus.I have decided to follow Jesus.
No turning back, no turning back.”
Another verse
was,
“The world
behind me, the cross before me…
Then, there
was this verse:
“Though none go with me, still I will follow…”
I remember—and
this had to be at least 30 years ago—how these words so perfectly expressed my
desire and longing to follow Christ Jesus my Lord. Do not misunderstand: I wanted others to go
with me on this Christian journey. I
have always loved people. And though I
tend to be an introvert, and enjoy “alone time,” I don’t enjoy being left alone
or lonely. I long deeply for others to
join me in following Christ, especially family members. Nevertheless, I determined many years ago
that if I had to go it alone, for the sake of Christ I was prepared to go alone. I still feel the same way.
“No turning
back, no turning back.”
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