A Poem For Albright

During some recent reflection, God led me to write a poem for Albright.  I read it to student leaders and during worship at our Thursday large group... Enjoy!

As I walk around campus      

I see so much to choose from

Sports, clubs, frats, and labs

Just to name some

The activities fair

Fills the room to the end

So many paths to choose

Endless options for new friends

Sign me up

Let’s do it all!

I’ve got time, right?

I’m here through fall

So we fill up our lives

It even feels like a thrill

But where is there space

To know God and be still

Not to mention

All the outside voices

Parents to please

Sometimes leave us few choices

When I see the mess of stress

I must confess

It seems like a game

Where only we are to blame

What is the point

Of this 4 year dash

Is it resume building

Or seeking out hash

Is it about getting grades

Or keeping off those 15 pounds

Finding friends who love

Or a hot date to rebound

This swirl of opportunity

Leaves many still with thirst

Some are asking is there more

To the life that I’m immersed

What’s the answer?

Should I transfer?

Why am I here?

Is there more than beer?

Meanwhile Jesus is walking

Right by Albright College

Offering something way bigger

Than a major filled with knowledge

He is calling us now

To come and see

Are you ready

To join on the journey

Jesus heals, teaches

Even changes our names

Restores our purpose in life

It’s the opposite of lame

Offering the best wine

At just the right time

He can transform your life

Turn you around on a dime

There is reason to hope

On this campus right here

The good news is

The Kingdom of God is near

We worship together

Jesus who died

He rescued our lives

He is our guide

Jesus is better than life

We can find on our own

We praise you God

Be number 1 on our throne

This God who I know

Is calling us to pray

To let go of control

Trust Him with our resume

Remember, Logos is

Gathered to scatter

God mission together

It cuts through the clatter

He is gathering us here

To worship and be devout

Not so we huddle together

But so we are sent OUT

Amen!