First Christian Church, Augusta, GA ~   Scripture and Prayers   ~ "Seeking the Cross" was written by Sue Manning. She was kind enough to share it with us, and we want to share it with you. Following the story is some scripture and links to more scripture and prayers. If you are searching for something, we hope you find it. If Jesus is missing in your life, we hope you will find Him, too.   Seeking the Cross by Sue Manning "How far off can you be?" I asked him. "When that rocket leaves the ground, How far off can you be And still reach the goal?" "Doesn't matter," he replied. "Just send it on its way. We correct its path everyday." * The policeman: "How do you get to the cross?" we asked him. ** Standing there, bluecoated, official. "Don't know," he said. "Never been there," he said, and waved us on. The waitress: "How do you get to the cross?" we asked her. "I think there's a road somewhere," she smiled And filled our coffee cups, And turned away. The service station: We stopped again, ardent in our search. "We need help," we said. "The cross, Can you tell us how to get to the foot of the cross?" The policeman didn't know. And the waitress didn't know. "Can you tell us how to get to the cross?" He laughed. "Been here all my life," he said. "No one has ever asked me that. Sorry." We left the station. Turning, we saw the cross And realized, and understood. You get there by keeping your eye on the cross And starting on your way. You can correct your path every day. Lord, help us realize that following Jesus We follow not only in green valleys And still waters. We follow through the valley of shadows And some day reach a cross. Amen. *Quote from Bill Mankin, a rocket scientist working on the Venus probe. **We were trying to get to the cross that was visible from the old highway on the mountain in Monteagle, Tennessee.     Psalm 23 He leadeth me beside the still waters. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalm 23:1-6 (King James; entire chapter) More Scripture Prayers