Keeping on track in this life,
Is not always an easy ride;
We hit a bump and slide sideways,
Our shame we want to hide.

But then our Lord and Savior
Puts the wheels on the rails;
We try again to travel
Without our tears and wails.

Someone hurts us and we want revenge,
But that is not His way;
So once again we're off the track,
Will we ever be able to stay?

We chug along day after day,
With service, work and play;
We jump the tracks over and over,
But His mercy comes each day.

Do not despair when you fail,
Keep trying to keep on the tracks;
Our Lord knows what's in your heart,
He knows the rails have many cracks.

Keep on chugging and traveling along,
Work to do only His will;
He'll give you joy and happiness,
Your heart and soul He'll fill.

©Sandra S. Oidtman
~2010~

Photos:  Moon and Back originals of the Georgetown Loop train.