I did not know His love before, the way I know it now. I could not see my need for Him, my pride would not allow. I had it all, without a care, the “Self-sufficient” lie.My path was smooth, my sea was still, and not a cloud was in my sky.
I thought I knew His love for me, I thought I’d seen His grace, I thought I did not need to grow, I thought I’d found my place. But then the way grew rough and dark, the storm clouds quickly rolled; the waves began to rock my ship, my anchor would not hold.
The ship that I had built myself was made of foolish pride. It fell apart and left me bare, with nowhere else to hide. I had no strength or faith to face the trials that lay ahead, and so I simply prayed to Him and bowed my weary head.
His loving arms enveloped me, and then He helped me stand. He said, “You still must face this storm, but I will hold your hand.” So through the dark and lonely night He guided me through pain. I could not see the light of day or when the storm might wane.
Yet through the aches and endless tears, my faith began to grow. I could not see it at the time, but my light began to glow. I saw God’s love in brand new light, His grace and mercy, too. For only when all self was gone could Jesus’ love shine through.
It was not easy in the storm, I sometimes wondered, “Why?”At times I thought, “I can’t go on.” I’d hurt, and doubt, and cry. But Jesus never left my side, He guided me each day. Through pain and strife, through fire and flood, He helped me all the way.
And now I see as never before how great His love can be. How in my weakness He is strong, how Jesus cares for me! He worked it all out for my good, although the way was rough. He only sent what I could bear, and then He cried, “Enough!”
He raised His hand and said, “Be still!” He made the storm clouds cease. He opened up the gates of joy and flooded me with peace. I saw His face now clearer still, I felt His presence strong, I found anew His faithfulness, He never did me wrong.
Now I know more storms will come, but only for my good, For pain and tears have helped me grow as naught else ever could. I still have so much more to learn as Jesus works in me; if in the storm I’ll love Him more, that’s where I want to be!
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Beautiful! 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂
Karin
The only place I want to be, in the arms of Jesus! Love this poem!
Amen! Thank you grandma Toni 🙂 your comment very uplifting me. Blessing!
Your poetry is beautiful. It touches the heart and presents a great message.
Dear Barbara
Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙂 I really appreciate it
Karina
I think this poem was written in a lovely way. I always admire people that have such a strong faith, for I haven’t been 100% convinced yet.
🙂 yes you absolutely right. The author has a big and strong Faith in God 🙂 thank you for your warm comment 🙂
Love this… You could be talking about me… Many blessings to you.
Hi there
Thank you so much for your comment. Oh by the way thos morning I am confused just because your blog name not on my list so I have to follow you again. Its so weird.
Thank you so much Karina for following me. I always appreciate your encouraging comments and support. Many blessings to you, my friend…
You are welcome but actually I already follow you sometimes ago. But I dont know this morning your blog not on my list that I follow.
That’s interesting. I have had some weird things happening as well.. Yes, I know that you have been following and I follow you. I absolutely love your blog. I usually see you everyday but had missed you for several days as well.. Your site is very inspirational… .
This post really blessed me this morning. I needed to read these words. I know them, but I needed to read them. Thank you for a timely post.
I’ve been catching up on your posts this morning Sista, and you have really been blessing me as I read and drink my coffee. I wish you weren’t half a world away. But that’s the beautiful thing about blogging. God has brought wonderful new friends to me and I am forever grateful. Be blessed today!
Sis, your words is very sweet! Thank you for spending your time to read a bunch of my post. I really appreciate it. I am always trying to not walk on a half way sis. May God always give me a strength in every moment in my life. Once again thank you for your time to read my posts. Have a blessed morning sis 🙂