The Chase
As I’ve spent time praying over my children’s feet this week, or more accurately, over their walk with the Lord, I was reminded of a poem I wrote for Lukas when he was just two years old. Luke’s feet have always thrilled to a FAST PACE, and the intensity with which my firstborn “walks” through this world is sometimes daunting to his mom. But long ago, the Lord challenged me to accept Luke just as he was created. Rather than trying to “tame” my son’s steps, God invited me to pray about where those steps would lead. This simple poem is still the cry of my heart- not just for my firstborn, but for all five of the little sojourners entrusted to my care.
The Chase
I see him in the evening sun,
Watch him jump and chase and run.
Seems his feet were born to race.
They’ve never seen a slower pace.
He chases bugs and butterflies,
Chases clouds in bright blue skies.
He chases sunbeams, chases ants,
Chases Dad with a “can’t catch me” dance.
He chases footballs, friends, and squirrels,
Chases his sister’s blonde head of curls.
And someday, when he’s big and grown,
I know he’ll chase dreams of his own.
But each night with the setting sun,
I’ve just one prayer for my fast-footed son.
I pray that he will wisely choose
To chase after what he cannot lose…
Chase after honesty, chase after grace,
Chase the Author and Perfecter of faith.
Chase after treasures of the heavenly kind,
Chase after purity of word, deed and mind.
Chase after mercy and the truth in God’s word,
Chase after promises always assured.
May he chase after hearts that are hurting and lost,
Chase away pain with the hope of the cross.
And though he will falter; the chase may grow long,
I pray that his steps will stay steadfast and strong.
And may it be said that wherever he trod,
My son chose to chase the whole heart of God.
-Alicia Bruxvoort, 2000
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
–Dueteronomy 6:5
You are truly an amazing writer!
I love this poem!