Snippets From Sam

Right now I am feeling overwhelmed by issues and many illnesses within my family. I am being torn in several directions by indecision as to where I am needed most. This is a decision I can only make myself and I will through weighing the issues and priority of each individual needing help. As I was looking for spiritual guidance I found the following poem in a book I was reading at the time. I think it is worth sharing.

As I gazed up at the mountains, I was awed by their majesty,

I bowed my head and asked myself, “Why should He care for me?

I am not great like the mountains that tower so high above,

What is there about me that God can find to love?”

“Father, I am not strong like the wind that makes your tall trees sway,

I cannot sing sweetly like your birds; will you love me anyway?

But most of all, I am simply me, and often have cause to fear,

In spite of all weaknesses, do you promise to be near?”

With eyes closed tight against my tears, I wished He could hear me pray.

Then I felt His Spirit tell me, “Child, look up, I have something to say.

“You are simply you, the spirit I love, a part of my great plan.

I put you here to learn of life and to return to me again.”

“You are more beautiful to me than the loveliest mountain I made,

And your strength exceeds that of the winds; so do not be afraid.

I love you not for what you are, but for what I know you will be.

I am always beside you watching you grow, you are very special to me.”

A smile touched my lips – I knew it was true; my Father had always been there

Giving me comfort and blessings and love and my own special talents to share.

So I do my best to make Him proud. I am not afraid, for you see,

He loves me not for what I am, but for what He knows I will be.

Author Unknown

 Photo Credit: Flickr job_earth

I know God will lead me in the direction I must go and have total faith it will be the right decision for me.

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