Declaration

This is the declaration with which the HMC students ended their service Sunday; there were no mikes to pick it up and it doesn't come across on the video. So I thought I'd put it here...so Mom can see what it was... ;-) They had copies of it printed up to hand out afterward. I *think* the kids wrote it, but I could be wrong. I spoke to one of the staffers today (1/28) and found out that this was written by an African pastor who was martyred. Sounds like a story there! Unfortunately, I didn't have time to get it right then. It was the only part of Sunday's service that wasn't developed by HMC.

The Fellowship of the Unashamed

I'm a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power.

The Die has been cast, I've stepped over the line, the decision has been made.

I am a disciple of His.

I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure.

I am finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, worldly walking, cheap giving and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, promotions, applause or popularity.

I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded.

I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience,

I'm uplifted by prayer and labor in power.

My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide reliable and my mission is clear.

I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, diluted or delayed.

I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of my adversary, negotiate at the table of my enemy or ponder at the pool of popularity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I've stayed up, poured up, prayed up, preached up for the cause of Christ.

I must go until Heaven returns, I must give until I drop and preach all I know.

And when He comes, He will have no problems recognizing me, for my colors will be clear.

I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.

-- Huntsville Master's Commission, 2010

I think my favorite line is, "I don't have to be right, first, tops recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded."

Lots to chew on there.