"When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became (grown), I gave up childish ways."
1 Corinthians 13:11
This is a poem God gave me as I was struggling with the fact that I was getting older. Ironically, a few years ago, when I thought I was getting old. :-) I turn 40 this Saturday. It's all about transitioning from youth to wisdom. Let's embrace the part of the journey we are on! Remember, in a play, act 1 is only the setup for the real story. Act 2. Let the adventure begin!
I hope it blesses you.
Perspective
As the veil of youth sheers off in the winds of life,
I can see all too clearly now.
I see all the strife.
The people taking &
those never waking eyes.
The sun sits high now,
holding the tension of the coming dusky skies.
Fear longing to take hold, reminiscing of great days.
Of dreams, I can't remember,
Of places I may never know.
Of joys that belong to innocence,
& beauty that betrays.
Unwelcome trails &
secret telling fails.
I'm beginning to see this is as it always has been
& should be.
There is deeper beauty that lies within...
hiding... waiting...
for its chance to be seen without the distraction of perfect days.
It came by experience,
It labored through sorrow.
Through loss, & joy, & many, many firsts.
Now I'm standing filled with strength that is not my own.
Beauty that cannot be seen.
Impossible love,
that is not without control.
I see.. but I also hear... melodies that went unnoticed... till now.
I hunger for more than the sweetness life has... but for its richness.
Success is never so victorious as after knowing defeat.
Nothing more stunning than the purity brought out of trial by flame.
New life pressing its way through the fertile ashes of hope deferred.
I take shaky steps on the Word-lit path before me.
Knowing the sunset will be breathtaking.
Amen!
~Corissa Isabel Snyder
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