Sunday Sabbath February 19 2017  THE QUEST

THE QUEST

Kathleen Martens

February 19, 2017

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On a quest for a particular find,

Looking for a coat, but just the right kind.

 

Looked for weeks in specialty shops,

From one to the next it seemed I hopped.

 

In and out when time gave me a chance,

To find the right item would cause me to dance.

 

For something thick and fuzzy with a zippered front,

I searched endlessly month after month.

 

I continued the maze in one of kind stores,

This for many could become quite a bore.

 

And I never gave up searching for patch pockets.

But found not the coat, but a heart shaped locket.

 

And so I continued looking wherever I went.

I knew in time, answer to prayer would be sent.

 

And one day, a thousand miles from home,

Across expansive landscape of flattened loam

 

Shopping with my cousin I spied my desire

Hidden on a rack, amongst an array of attire!

 

There hung my coat, expectation of my dream.

I was actually so thrilled I squealed a small scream.

 

I grabbed it quickly so it would not disappear,

I was in “A COAT OF MANY COLORS”, a store I hold dear.

 

It was purple and fluffy, not exactly new you see,

But all broken in and was perfect for me.

 

A bit worn on the sleeves, perfect in length,

And a size too big, is what I think.

 

A zippered front, with pockets just right,

I could barely wait to wear it on a cold night!

 

My heart raced to discover such a find.

The fact it was used, I did not mind.

 

It was because of faith my prayers were heeded.

And it fit the description of what I needed.

 

My search too entailed St. Vinney’s and Goodwill,

Longtime favorite places to shop where time stands still.

 

I found my HOUSECOAT, extra roomy and big!

And when I wear it, my heart dances a jig!!

 

It cost the sum of five dollars, once another’s treasure.

I wonder just who enjoyed my coat’s pleasure?

 

Why was it placed on the give-away-pile?

Is this person now dead or still living a while?

 

It fits so comfortably in its medium sized glory.

I just wish I knew, my housecoat’s full story.

 

Thank You Lord for my wonderful house coat I bought recently in Fort Worth Texas.

Thank You for fulfilling so many of my heart’s desires.

Thank You God for this beautiful sunshine filled day and warm temperature.

Thank You too for the wonderful teaching we receive from our Pastor each Sunday Sabbath.

 

GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY HIS PEACE SHINE UPON YOU!