They asked me to be an officer of CDA
I said, “Oh no, I couldn’t do that
My plate is already full.”
But God pointed His finger at me

I said, "I’m just a small town girl
Someone else may do better, you see."
He said, "My disciples were simple folk.”
And He pointed His finger at me.

I said, "My family demands all my time,
So the happier they will be.”
He said, “You’ll grow in patience and love.”
And He pointed His finger at me.

I said, “I cant’. For I get so nervous,
So nervous I can scarcely see.”
But He promised He would calm my fears,
As He pointed His finger at me.

“But in CDA there is so much to do,
And with them I do not always agree."
Tolerance and understanding He promised
As he pointed His finger at me.

I said, "My talents are few
A leader I’ll never be."
He said, "But they shall be multiplied."
And he pointed His finger at me.

I said, "I'd like to use my leisure time,
to gain popularity." He said,
 "God's love is more important than man's."
And he pointed His finger at me.

So I said a prayer and answered "Yes,"
To this fine opportunity.
My life has been blessed in many ways
Since He pointed His finger at me.

If you are called, the Lord's work to do,
Say "Yes, I give all to Thee."
And you, too, will be glad as I have been glad, 
That God pointed his finger at me.


Used with permission from Duchess Collins
Past National Director from Texa