Father,
You’ve given a beautiful sunset
for my enjoyment.
And the gift of this day
has come to a close.
I have not accomplished
anything I set out to do,
But I did the things
You had in mind for me to do.
I now reflect upon
the various encounters of this day.
I realize that all these interruptions
~ were sent by You ~
and were my ministry today!
Now I trust that what was said
influenced a life for the good and
made an impact for eternity.
I know that you sent that person into my life
for a purpose,
To lift him in prayer
To listen with my heart
To lighten his load
To love him to you!
Thank you
that each day is another opportunity
to live life to the fullest.
From the rising of the sun,
to the going down of the same,
The Name of the Lord is to be praised!
Karin Ristau
9 comments:
Blessings be to you dear Karin,
QMM
Beautiful poem, Karin---and it goes well with the sunset photo. Anytime you need a photo, just let me know!!!
Our life is full of interruptions--and as you said, many of them are sent by God. We may not have finished a day doing what WE started out to do---but I'll bet that we finished that day doing God's work!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
I feel so much forbearance in all of your writings, Karin. :)
I'm going to have to look that word up Charity! I don't think it has ever been used in reference to me, lol. Praise the Lord if there is forbearance - He has a lot with me!
So true Betsy and thanks again!
Thanks QMM!
God has plans for each day and I need only to follow His leading to have a fulfilled day.Thanks.
Blessings,Ruth
Lovely poem and photo too. Just gorgeous!
Beautiful and edifying words. Thanks.
Henri Nouwen wrote of an old minister who said something like, "I used to get frustrated at all the interruptions during my work...until I realized that the interruptions *were* my work." (The exact quote is in the book REACHING OUT.)
You had the wisdom to realize it, too.
Monica
I really like this poem -- it contains so much wisdom.
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