This poem was originally written for Rev. Victoria Schlintz. She began her ministry at Atwater United Methodist Church just as she was diagnosed with ALS. Under her leadership, the church is thriving. Equipped this year with a special van, nothing is stopping Victoria in preparing the way of the Lord.
May each of us be as brave and faithful in saying, "Here I am, Lord, send me."
Prepare the Way of the Lord
There’s a voice in the valley
calling through the wilderness
“Prepare the Way of the Lord”
and the people are listening.
She says, “I am not the one
you are seeking but I know him.”
And they see in her life and suffering
that God’s grace is always present
is always enough that they too
can be blessed no matter what.
“Prepare the Way of the Lord.”
It is the voice of our sister
calling in the wilderness
and we heed her words.
Prepare the Way of the Lord’s servant
Make her paths straight
and her rough ways smooth
Fill the valleys and level her mountains
And together we will see
the salvation of our God.
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