It’s certainly not as expected,
Living each day with pain,
Struggling to function, too weary to move,
Day after day just the same.
I thought I’d be active and busy,
Accomplishing feats in God’s name,
Living and working in deed and in word,
Advancing the eternal flame.
My life is not as expected,
I don’t feel productive, of worth,
How can I bring glory by what I don’t do,
Just taking up space on this earth.
Have I not heard, have I not read,
It’s not what I do that’s of worth?
It’s who I am in the midst of it all,
Who I represent since new birth.
He is the Potter, I am the clay,
My molding, His perfect design,
As long as I trust Him, He’ll see I’m of use,
His purpose, His will, intertwine.
And so I lay pliant, dependent on Him,
Looking beyond what I see,
Trusting He’ll make me a vessel of use,
Though it’s not what I chose to be.
One day God’s promised a future
Of wholeness, perfection, delight,
Beyond the conceivable, heaven will bring
The Master’s, the Potter’s, insight.
And so I lay pliant, dependent on Him,
Looking beyond what I see,
A harvest created, formed by His hand,
And not the expected debris.
“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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