You Called

Leighton Ford

A friend and mentor of mine, Leighton Ford, recently wrote this powerful poem.  I have known Leighton through several decades now.  I was originally introduced to him through a scholarship I received that was in the memory of his late son, Sandy Ford.  This led the way to a three-year period where I spent time with Leighton through the Arrow Leadership Program.  All of these experiences were very pivotal to God’s development of my life and character.  I’m quite grateful to God for Leighton.

Here’s his poem about the call of God.

You Called

You called,
Your calling was powerful,
and everything came together.

You called and a universe was born.
You called a man and a woman and a race was born.
You called an old man and old woman and a nation was born.
You called heathen king Cyrus and a people was re-born.
You called a virgin and a Savior was born.
You called some ordinary fishermen and an order was born.
You called a friend from death and a second life was born.
You called life from the tomb, and resurrection was born
You called an enemy and an apostle was born.
You called people from many races and a church was born.
You called me, and I was born a second time.

Where would we be without the voice of Your calling?
God knows … oh, of course, You know this old world could do with a new birth.

So please call again

Leighton Ford
June 28, 2012