"Slip Away"

 When I got grown I didn’t run,

More like I slipped away,

While no one was looking,

Or had too much to say.

And if they thought about me,

They knew I’d cowboy be,

With every chance and moment,

I thought, just wait and see.

Through the years and horses,

That’s just the way it’s been,

Not always for a living,

But whenever, just say when.

Off and gone a-horseback,

To see what I could see,

Thankful for the saddle time,

It meant a lot to me.

And when life got too heavy,

I’d slip away and ride,

Seemed like when I did it,

I could in God confide,

The things that drained my energy,

And when I grew too sad,

My old horseback companions,

Could lift and make me glad.

I know I’m getting older,

But still it’s not too late,

To throw an old leg over,

And I can hardly wait,

For the next time I can slip away,

Watch through my horse’s ears,

The memories come flooding back,

Of all my cowboy years.

I know the day will come at last,

When I’ll say good-bye,

To this life and all it holds,

But there’s no need to cry.

‘Cause crossing over Jordan,

The water’s not too deep,

It’s more like I’ll slip away,

God’s promise He will keep.

And there on heaven’s sunny shore,

They’ll hand to me the reins,

To slip away with Jesus,

On those forever plains.

“The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all His creation.” (Psalm 145:8-9. NLT)

The earthly blessings we enjoy are too numerous to count. I am blessed with wonderful children and grandchildren. The Lord has given me a beautiful spouse to share the adventures of everyday life. And, yes, I have been blessed to ride some good horses. But the blessings of this life point us directly to the next. As great as our blessings are here, the eternal realm beckons us. There, we will praise the Lord forever.

Lord, help us praise You both here and hereafter, in Jesus’ name.

Art by Tyler Crow, used by permission. Thanks, Tyler, and God bless you.