Lord, my company is merging with another. Our head office will move to a different city.

It makes sense from a business point of view,

But we are human.

And I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve.

I’m over the stun now – mostly,

And my principal emotion is nostalgia.

Friends and colleagues across the world

I’ll never see again.

Some I’ve known for 20 years.

A greeting is a bit cold on E-mail.

How do you want me to handle this?

“My son, look forward not back.

The very reason you are alive

Is that I have a plan for you, [1]

Projects to complete, goals to reach.

Think about who you are really working for.

I will bring a solution that you can not presently imagine,

And another, and another,

And on into eternity.

And I will fill your cup until it runs over.” [2]

Thank you Lord.

I’m speechless with wonder

And I worship you.

1.. Ephesians 1 v 11. 2.. Psalm 23 v 5. Copyright Howard Smith 2002. All Rights reserved. For comments or responses, please contact