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SERIOUSLY BLESSED

Posted by penhorwood on May 15th, 2011

I’m blessed, yes, I’m seriously blessed

Though days are oft shadowed with pain,
For God can still use me whatever my state,
No life in Him e’er lived in vain.
How can I color my words
To speak of the joy that it brings,
To know I am useful whatever my state,
Lifted up on eternity’s wings?
I’m blessed, yes, seriously blessed
For God holds the reins in His hands,
No reason to worry, no cause for despair,
Regardless, He has my life planned.
He knew long ago what would happen,
To Him it has been no surprise,
For I am no failure, it’s part of the plan,
My trials His grace emphasize.
For trials allow us a platform,
A stage that is oft heaven sent,
A reason to point to the Savior
Whose mercies our life represents.
The pain in my life is no detour,
But part of His plan from the start,
It’s no disadvantage that I must endure,
My platform, direct from His heart.
I’m blessed, yes, seriously blessed,
In His design, I thus stand firm,
A stage He created or He has allowed,
His love and my purpose affirmed.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

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About Carol A. Penhorwood

“Blessed by pain.”  That’s how Carol would describe her journey with the Lord.  Her ongoing battle with fibromyalgia, a condition known for widespread pain and fatigue, was the result of an auto accident many years ago.  But Carol discovered limitations and pain have put her more in touch with her heavenly Father.  During her frequent periods of inactivity, she has found words coming to mind that begged to be written.  Carol wants to use them as an outlet to encourage, support, and inspire others.Carol is a member of Faithwriters.com, a regular contributor to christianpoetspen.blogspot.com, and has published both in print and on-line.Carol and her husband have been married 44 years, have three grown daughters, and ten grandchildren.  She enjoys reading, cross-stitching, music, sudoku, and Bible Study Fellowship.  You can find out more about her work and awards at the following link: http://www.faithwriters.com/websites/my_website.php?id=45576

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