Is it time?

A child sat on Jesus' lap in the splendor of heaven.

The child asked, "Is it time?"

Jesus parted the clouds,

looked and said,"No, not yet child.

"The child asked, "When will it be time?"

Jesus replied, "When lessons are learned,

hardships endured, and loneliness lived,

then it will be time.

"Time passed. The child asked, "Is it time?"

Jesus parted the clouds, looked and said,

"No, not yet child.

"The child asked, "When will it be time?"

Jesus replied,

"When maturity is reached,

self-worth affirmed

and spirits strengthened,

then it will be time.

"Time passed. The child asked,

"Is it time?"

Jesus parted the clouds, looked and said,

"Their love is strong and their hearts are open.

Yes, now it is time-

"Your family is ready.

"~Author unknown