FIREPLACE POETRY

God I’ve known you, since I was a little girl.

You’ve always been a part of me, but never my whole world.

You’ve always been a character, in the plays I’ve produced –

But instead of being the writer, you’ve been a character I could lose.

I’m tired of being the playwright, and having empty theater chairs.

Lord, take over the directing. Lord, hear my broken prayers.

I’m tired of producing nothing. I’m ready to let go. Lord, take over everything – I’ve finally reached my plateau.

Story behind the Poem:

If I can be honest, I am a control freak. The thought of surrendering my life to someone or something I cannot see – USED to terrify me. However, what is worse? Living your entire life with a gaping hole in your stomach because you know there is more to this life? Or finally giving up control and letting God do what only he can do, in your life?

I once tried to control my life but the more I tried, the more I started to lose it. I encourage you to surrender – I know it sounds scary but when I finally surrendered my life to Christ – my life dramatically changed and I started to find purpose and meaning.

Am I perfect? Hex no – but at the end of the day, God never expected me to be and he doesn’t expect you to be either.