From Galatians 1:15-16: “But when God, who has set me apart before I was born and called me through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son to me, so that I might proclaim Him among the Gentiles.”
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Life will sometimes serve us trials
God asking for some elbow room
Always leaving room for the Lord
Delivering light over our gloom
Never be surprised when God comes
At His choosing, His will descends
Always leaving room for the Lord
His Spirit pays real dividends
Looking out for God’s faithful love
Expecting Him to come close by
Always leaving room for the Lord
Never certain of how, when, why
Following God’s Holy commands
He stands at center of our selves
Always leaving room for the Lord
Transforming lives, from cluttered shelves
Just as Jesus stuns vengeful Saul
On a darkened Damascus road
Always leaving room for the Lord
Knowing our way, will just implode
Any given time, God breaks in
He blesses us with His surprise
Always leaving room for the Lord
Following His plan, always wise
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From Scottish evangelist and teacher, Oswald Chambers: “Always be in a state of expectancy, and see that you leave room for God to come in as He likes.”
Originally published March, 2020.
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The theme of this poem hits me right where I needed it today…no matter what else is taking up our time, we have to always leave room for God to step into the picture.
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Blessings Vickie! Your words are filled with truth. When we leave room for God, He illustrates our daily portrait.
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“Looking out for God’s faithful love, expecting HIM to come close by, always leaving room for the Lord, never certain of how, when, why…
Such a beautiful promise, Richard!
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Amen! Karla, your voice adds so much to the conversation with this post. Christ encourages us to share our faith and interact with others to convey God’s glory. Blessings.
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Thank you, Richard! Christ is working in me daily, through good times and pain, just as I know HE is working through all of us that are on the journey of carrying the cross for HIM. In my weakness, I’ll boast of my strength in Christ. There’s no other way. Blessings to you and yours!
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Karla, you always share a special word or phrase that brings encouragement. May each of us look to find our true “strength in Christ.”
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Thank you for sharing that, Richard. I’ve had weak moments, and my family is all wrestling with this disease and want to “fix” it, yet, we know God is all we can count on, even in the worst of times.
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The repetition of the third line makes this quite powerful!
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Susan, thanks for sharing how the repetition of the third verse worked for you. There are times when it can be an effective tool in my poetry. Blessings.
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