Sunday, December 22, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Like Two Ships in the Night
I believe the idea for this poem was given to me by the Lord on Sunday morning, December 8, 2013. I guess I should have written it down right away to preserve its authenticity, but as I pen it now, I believe the message contained within will still be conveyed. The message herein was confirmed by the sermon and altar call in church the same morning. I pray that it will minister to parents and grandparents who may find themselves in similar challenging situations.
Two Ships in the Night
Silence, darkness, lack of light
Living each day independently and passing each other like two ships in the night.
No real communication
Perhaps an occasional smile
And me wondering what have I done wrong, all the while.
(This is where I believe the Lord began to minister to me)
Then deep within I heard my 'Daddy' say:
My child I truly love you, and I love her too
Even when it doesn't seem like it
I sacrificed it all for you.
I have given you an assignment
And believe it or not, you've done well
For in me there is no failure
And truly time will tell.
So let go and stop fretting, feeling you haven't done your part
You've planted the seeds deep within...
You've loved, you've nurtured, you've been there, just as I have called you to do
But now it is time for her to be accountable
To herself and to ME to be true.
You see, you've prayed for her to have God thoughts
You've prayed that she may hear my voice
So let go and believe that, ultimately, she will make the right choice.
I'VE got this He said
I have not given up on her nor should you
Continue to pray, love and nurture
That's what I have called you to do.
Rest in me, knowing that I am in control and fully aware
No day nor night goes unnoticed
Every second, day and night, I do care.
Surrender her to Me and believe that I am capable of handling it all
You have done what I called you to do
You've successfully answered my call.
Now, as you pass each other like two ships in the night,
Know confidently I am at the stern
Life is an ongoing challenge
A daily lesson to be learned.
But I will never leave nor forsake either one of you
And if you truly hear My Voice
You will and she will
Ultimately make the right choice.
My prayer is that you will find encouragement as you read these words. You have been faithful to what God has called you to do. Love and pursue God and rest in the 'Hopeful Expectation' that God is able to bring it all to completion!
Love you,
Lolly
Two Ships in the Night
Silence, darkness, lack of light
Living each day independently and passing each other like two ships in the night.
No real communication
Perhaps an occasional smile
And me wondering what have I done wrong, all the while.
(This is where I believe the Lord began to minister to me)
Then deep within I heard my 'Daddy' say:
My child I truly love you, and I love her too
Even when it doesn't seem like it
I sacrificed it all for you.
I have given you an assignment
And believe it or not, you've done well
For in me there is no failure
And truly time will tell.
So let go and stop fretting, feeling you haven't done your part
You've planted the seeds deep within...
You've loved, you've nurtured, you've been there, just as I have called you to do
But now it is time for her to be accountable
To herself and to ME to be true.
You see, you've prayed for her to have God thoughts
You've prayed that she may hear my voice
So let go and believe that, ultimately, she will make the right choice.
I'VE got this He said
I have not given up on her nor should you
Continue to pray, love and nurture
That's what I have called you to do.
Rest in me, knowing that I am in control and fully aware
No day nor night goes unnoticed
Every second, day and night, I do care.
Surrender her to Me and believe that I am capable of handling it all
You have done what I called you to do
You've successfully answered my call.
Now, as you pass each other like two ships in the night,
Know confidently I am at the stern
Life is an ongoing challenge
A daily lesson to be learned.
But I will never leave nor forsake either one of you
And if you truly hear My Voice
You will and she will
Ultimately make the right choice.
My prayer is that you will find encouragement as you read these words. You have been faithful to what God has called you to do. Love and pursue God and rest in the 'Hopeful Expectation' that God is able to bring it all to completion!
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
The Voice (VOICE)
16 So we have no reason to despair. Despite the fact that our outer humanity is falling apart and decaying, our inner humanity is breathing in new life every day. 17 You see, the short-lived pains of this life are creating for us an eternal glory that does not compare to anything we know here. 18 So we do not set our sights on the things we can see with our eyes. All of that is fleeting; it will eventually fade away. Instead, we focus on the things we cannot see, which live on and on.
Love you,
Lolly
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