Little Old Me

Written after reading this "You are not what you think you are, you are what He says you are"

I'm created for your purpose
But I feel so unprepared
I step outside my comfort zone
And suddenly, I'm scared.

You really should know better, God
I'm not the one you need
There's loads of other Christians
Oh - use someone else, I plead.

Somebody more outspoken
Someone who has more nerve
Find me a quiet corner
And gladly there I'll serve.

It was all very well when you called me
I was feeling brave and strong
But now I'm beginning to doubt Lord
Perhaps I heard you wrong.

Perhaps it's all a big mistake
You meant to use somebody else
Somebody clever and learned
Or someone with better health

Oh Lord I'm clutching at straws now
And any excuse will do
I'm created for your purpose
But how can I serve you?

I'm just me, Lord, Just little old me
And I wish you'd understand
You need someone greater than me
For this task which you have planned.

Ask anyone - they'll tell you
You've made a most foolish choice.
Yet still in the back of my mind
I hear your patient voice..........

"Yes I am your creator,
There's nothing I don't know
I planned each detail of your life
the ways that you would go

When you look into a mirror
You see the outer shell
But I can see the inner you
The one I know so well

And you have no idea
of the things that I have planned
If you let me lead you forward
If you take hold of my hand

You are pointing out your weaknesses
but in them, I am strong
so step outside your comfort zone
and let me prove you wrong"

Karen Holmes
14th September 2005.