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Copperbell
Senior Member

since 2003-11-08

Posts 956

0 posted 2003-12-08 11:55 PM

So much I've seen
So much I've felt
My strength rose stubbornly to face the storms of my life
It stood in the face of every tornado
And after a time
Its steel bent, its plaster crumbled
And a broken skeleton stood in its place

Delicate and fragile and broken
I attempted to face another storm
The breeze puffed
And I broke
And fell into the dust

And discovered the arms of my Comforter
He held the broken pieces of my strength
In His hands
Then He blew the fragments
And they dissipated into the wind
Leaving me with nothing of my stubborn strength

Only His scarred hands holding me
And His gentle love

A new strength He set before me
A choice
Not of steel, nor bone
Not human will, nor stubbornness
But Himself

And I sink with relief
Into the arms
Of my Savior, of my God
Of
the Christ

SharaRose
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2501
Somewhere out there~

1 posted 2003-12-09 05:39 AM

This was the most beautiful thing I've read in quite a while. So much truth in the way it really is in lifes frailest times. When we are the weakest then He can shine through with His strength. I am so glad I read this. I am going to save it to read again.
Love,
Terri~

Well I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender...Dido

Copperbell
Senior Member

since 2003-11-08

Posts 956

2 posted 2003-12-09 09:34 AM

Isn't He amazing? Thanks SharaRose, I am encouraged to keep writing. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem.

baseballpoet
Junior Member

since 2003-10-20

Posts 36

3 posted 2003-12-09 10:31 PM

Copperbell...all I can say is wow...this was so good. So true in my life right now as well. Thank you for sharing this with me!! I want to read more!!

Copperbell
Senior Member

since 2003-11-08

Posts 956

4 posted 2003-12-09 11:02 PM

I'm glad it touched you. And I'm especially glad I could share what I've learned about Jesus Christ with others...He is so awesome!! I just want people to know Him too...

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2003-12-21 05:42 PM

(big angel hugs) God Bless You, dearest friend, I too used to feel broken as I believe everyone should feel somehow to understand His loving grace and His strength! (sigh) Yay, I'm so happy to see you now stronger than ever, you are a true soldier of Him, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

Copperbell
Senior Member

since 2003-11-08

Posts 956

6 posted 2003-12-23 08:36 PM

Thanks Noah. His strength sustains us in weakness, and the amazing thing is He shares it with us.

River
Senior Member

since 2003-09-16

Posts 627
my own little world

7 posted 2003-12-27 07:22 PM

Thank you so much for sharing this...I really needed it.

- River

Love hurts as bad as it feels good.

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