It always looked so easy
Living this Christian thing
Raised in it, it should have made
An easy song to sing
But we are not protected
No, we're not shielded from
The Devil's twisted words,
Mountains to overcome
Downward spiral; Lost control
Pit of darkness, whispers, lies
Completely lost my faith in God
Believed He couldn't hear my cries
I was angry; He didn't leave me there
I walked away; He didn't leave my side
He just held out His world-scarred hand
And waited 'til I'd lost my pride
Believing I had nothing left
I took a risk and clasped His hand
He made me fight for life itself
Redemption's sight is not so grand
He never held my past against me
Yet the memory stays still intact
This thorn that pierces once pure white flesh
Has torn my strength, my soul left cracked
Frustration, Guilt- my weary cloak
My past continues to break my spirit
He could call me to to do great things
But will I have the strength to hear it?
My heart tells me I must find strength
Impulisively I wish to turn to Him
But I still remember I am unworthy
My light must hide behind a skrim
He tells me, "Do not be ashamed.
You're broken for it is My will.
You must be weak to accept My strength
of which I will, inside you, spill."
I do great things not by my strength.
The praise is His alone.
And so as strange as it may sound
My weakness has become my home.
Author notes
This is my life verse, my testimony:
"6 If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t do it, because I don’t want anyone to give me credit beyond what they can see in my life or hear in my message, 7 even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.
8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
2 Corinthians 12:6-10
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Awesome!
What an inspiration you are! Words you may truly live by!
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very good
I understand this very well. I have learned that God only uses wounded soldiers in his army. Without the wounds we will not lean on him and wander off the pathway. Great job princess. Love you lots, Daddy
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Yes, a testimony, showing His presence in all you go through, been through, will go through even, it shows. Inspiring. Excellent. Blessings.
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an amazing and uplifting work for sure! i loved it. great job.
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Thanks so much!
Luv ya oodles!
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