Simple Thoughts

a little pain never hurt anyone...

Our lives are constantly changing, improving
Like a block of stone waiting to be chipped away
Would that sculpture turn out if it was constantly moving?
Afraid the chisel would cause unnecessary pain.

But we know He is calling for us to step up on that block
He's ready to trim yet another part of the branch
Please find your courage in the knowledge that it is I
Who is praying He gives you the strength to stand

But I am praying for the same in me
That Christ will lift my eyes to Him
And help me to see
The wisdom of the way He sets the course of my life
And I'm ready for whatever is His plan
Cause I want to walk beside you 'til the end

Elisabeth Elliot wrote in her book Passion and Purity, "My heart was saying, 'Lord take away this longing, or give me that which I long for.' The Lord was answering, 'I must teach you to long for something better.'"

posted by Katie @ 12:23 AM