The Missing Ingredient

Sometimes you need to take a decision,

Sometimes you need to make a concession;

And even when everything looks right to the sight,

There’s still a voice within

Telling you things are really not as they seem.

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It doesn’t matter how long you look at it,

All the pieces simply seem to fit;

“So why can’t I just say yes

And have everything swing into full process?”

There is but one thing lacking,

Something that definitely needs tackling.

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It could be that new guy

That can get you everything money can buy;

 He’s so intelligent and charming

And even his smile is disarming;

But one way or the other,

You can’t seem to go any further.

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Or could it be that dream job

That places you in the ‘happening’ club?

The pay is tight and the days are right,

But inside of you, it seems there’s a fight.

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Or maybe it’s that business deal

That really does seem real,

You’d even look like a fool

If you miss an opportunity so cool;

But until you get that missing Ingredient,

You’d be better off if you never went

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So what’s the Ingredient I’ve been writing about

That should determine whether you’re in or you’re out?

That Ingredient that makes you confident

And no matter what happens,

Your Spirit never dampens

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That Ingredient is the Voice of the Lord

That leads you according to His Word;

It makes you know you’re on the right track,

It makes you know God’s got your back

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So when next there’s a step to take,

When next there’s a decision to make,

Wait for that Ingredient because it’s what you need

And you’ll definitely be glad that you did!

——————————Ps 29:3-9