God Called You Home

The other day God called you home 
to live with Him above. 
He said, “It’s time my precious child 
to feel my arms of love”. 
He opened up the pearly gates 
and ushered you inside. 
Then smiled at you and welcomed you 
with His arms open wide. 

I can only imagine what Heaven's like 
but I’m sure you stood in awe. 
I can picture you in Jesus arms 
just taking in it all. 
I know you longed to be with Him 
to see His gentle face. 
To look into His loving eyes 
and feel His sweet embrace. 

I’m sure you fell upon your knees 
and worshipped at his feet. 
Then joined the choir singing songs 
and melodies so sweet. 
You lived your life down here on earth 
by serving God above. 
And now you’ll spend eternity 
singing Him songs of love. 

Oh how you loved Him all your days, 
you gave Him your whole life. 
Your love for Jesus shone so bright 
even in times of strife. 
You shared His love by how you lived 
you gave him everything. 
And I can hear Him say, “Well done”, 
for living for the King. 

Thank you for your faithfulness 
for trusting in the Lord. 
For all the times you prayed for me 
you deserve His best reward. 
I know each day you said a prayer 
for family and each friend. 
And I know that you were faithful 
and prayed until the end. 

I know you’re up in heaven now, 
your face I cannot see. 
But all those precious memories 
will always stay with me. 
I knew someday you’d leave this earth 
and live with God above. 
But I will keep you in my heart 
and think of you with love. 

Nancy Burr 
July 4, 2004 

I wrote this for my Nana who went home
 to be with the Lord on July 3, 2004