I am splintered.
It did not happen overnight.
I did not even notice until
looking back over my life.
Now looking back I see,
the moments I received
the small splinters that
left me wounded, not free.
I learned about God’s word,
His teachings to be kind, serve
and love one another.
“My lamp is a light unto your feet”.
Daily I tried to live these out,
But felt overwhelmed by
failure, fear and doubt.
This is too hard for me!
I began to look to others,
who were strong in the faith.
But gossip, anger, judgment were
flowing, not grace.
My heart became harder as
I protected the pain.
Pride filled me all over and
more splinters I gained.
Each time someone tried
to gently share the Truth;
I held out my hand in rejection
remembering my youth.
The disappointment from leaders
who didn’t follow the Word.
Yet taught and expected me to
not stray but stay anchored.
As I have aged and grown in my faith,
I am now understanding grace.
To give the benefit of the doubt
And to trust God with each case.
Scripture says “we all have sinned and
fall short of the glory of God”.
No one is perfect, we all make mistakes;
His forgiveness is given for our sake.
I am learning to love, be gentle and kind;
be filled with joy, hope, peace and self-control.
It is not in my strength but in Him alone;
The power comes down from His throne to my soul.
Life is not easy, and never fair;
Hardships will come and try to drag me down.
I will make mistakes, I will get hurt;
I know how to keep from a full breakdown.
I recognize I am splintered,
but I can be healed.
“He heals the brokenhearted and
binds up their wounds.”
Mindy Scott
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