Sometimes it is a struggle,
Just to bring ones self to rise.
And often climbing a gentle slope
Is harder than reaching to the skies.
This body is so frail,
It oft times cannot stand the test.
It refuses my demands,
And requests it's own rest.
And I sink in humiliation.
When I seek to be upright and strong.
I cannot do this all alone.
I am human, and this is wrong.
And then I remember,
What was once 'said' to me.
And I draw forth the strength,
That exists only in He.
I cannot do this unaided.
I was never meant to anyway.
So I admit my frailty, my weakness.
Drop to my knees and pray.
And I find Grace is sufficient.
That wonders never cease.
And I can finish all He sends me.
And in my soul find peace.
2006-09-01 02:00:01 · 11 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is quite simply how I feel today and many days. Thank God for Grace and strength.
2006-09-01 02:08:40 · update #1
It is true that we are never given to do more than we are capable of, even though we often think ourselves painfully inadequate.
Often I am given to see, after the event, that it was my frailty, humanity and even what I had thought of as mistakes and shortcomings that seemed to have been used to make the fabric strong and workable. In truth, it wasn't my own work at all but I feel honoured and humbled to have been allowed to help.
It's a lovely poem (the metre needs adjusting a little in places - I am a terror for that - but I wouldn't change a word!)
2006-09-01 02:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love it! Its just so true that often we cant do things on our own until we give it up to God. We need him in all we do, and when we know that he's with us constantly, there is a huge sense of peace!
'I cannot do this unaided, I was never meant to anyway"... i love that line too! He made us needing to be dependant on him, and when we are, what we get out of it is great.
Its a really lovely poem! Its a good reminder that without him, we cant do much!
2006-09-01 02:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are many paradoxes in the christian experience........this wonderfully states the paradoxical truth strength in weakness.................some of my other favorites are getting by giving, winning by losing, overcoming by letting go
2006-09-01 02:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by steve f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is lovely. Our strength comes from Him. Amen!
2006-09-01 04:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by pottersclay70 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wonderfully honest and sincere poem .. beautifully written Debra xxx
2006-09-01 02:06:18 · answer #5 · answered by Peace 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very powerful message, it's great!!
2006-09-01 02:05:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is very realistic and wise. best wishes,Tina
2006-09-01 02:26:00 · answer #7 · answered by tina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very nice.
2006-09-01 02:07:10 · answer #8 · answered by ac28 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Debra, as always, excellent !!
2006-09-01 02:10:59 · answer #9 · answered by RB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
beautifully stated!
did you write this?
2006-09-01 02:04:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋