The Master's Plan

Looking back in hindsight the picture seems so clear
Why did I ever worry, whatever did I fear?
I struggled with each move in case I overstepped the mark
The sun was hidden from my sight, I stumbled in the dark
I wandered round in circles, Felt the weight of every choice
I asked you for your guidance, fear crowded out your voice.

I struggled in my own strength, I tried to take control
I felt that it was up to me to somehow reach the goal
The world talks of enpowerment, we have to fall in line
My future and my destiny, the choices are all mine.

Now looking back in hindsight, I see your guiding hand
The choices which I thought were mine, you had already planned
Your master plan, designed in love, mapped out before creation
Causes me to kneel in awe and sing out in elation

I want no way but yours God, your master plan is best
Teach me to be still and trust, teach me how to rest
Teach me not to struggle, don't let me go astray
Hold me firmly, guide me, in your perfect plan each day.


Karen Holmes
June 1998.

Dedicated to Grace who talks often of "the master plan"

How Amazing is my God

I wrote this poem during a song in church this morning!

How amazing is my God

Yet how closely you know me

All the secret, hidden things

Known Amazing God to thee

So today as I stand here

In my lonely isolation

Be my strength, my hope, my rock

Be my joyful consolation

Consolation that enpowers

Raises me from darkest space

Lifts me up and holds me always

In a safer, better place

And God says - 

Come oh child and let me hold you

Let me heal your hurt and pain

For I love you precious child

Let me cherish you again.

Karen Holmes
November 2nd 2014