Something worth sharing

I always try to be strong, I always try to do things "properly"  Now sometimes that's essential but often it's more important to do things in a way that is best for us - like when we are not well for example.  Today I shared some thoughts and my poem called "faith" in church but I had to sit down to do it as I was so dizzy.  And so today's poem was born.  We sang one of my favourite songs which contains the line "I know that my redeemer lives"  It's a song which declares that NOTHING can separate us from the love of God, now I have struggled at times to accept that, life is not easy and there are dreadful things that happen all over the world and sometimes to us or those we love.  But for me, today, in my situation - nothing can separate me from the love of God, for I know that my Redeemer lives!

When I'm in the place I'm meant to be

And saying the things God planned

I know for sure that I am held

Supported in His hands

When I go at the right pace for me

In the time that is appointed

I know He goes before me

And each word is anointed

When I stop wondering what folk think

And whether they approve

But walk each rocky path by faith

Then mountains will be moved.

When I learn that there's no “right” way

and accept I'm sometimes weak

Putting self aside and letting God

I know that He will speak.

I may not have the energy

Or stamina required

To stand and share God's message

if I'm dizzy or I'm tired..

And so I'll sit instead and share

In weakness if needs be

That still my great Redeemer lives

He's all in all to me!

I won't deny my troubles

Acting like I have no fear

There's no point in pretending

That I'm always full of cheer

I'll always be quite honest

But I'll never stop declaring

That I know that my Redeemer lives

Now that's something worth sharing!

Karen Holmes

31 October 2010