The Broken Cup
I once possessed a broken cup; the clay was chipped and cracked.
Impossible to fill with living water that I lacked.
I never got a good long drink that took my thirst away.
I desired a new cup, one of the finest clay.
I went back to the Potter who had made my well-worn cup.
He smiled and kindly said to me, "It's time to give it up.
I'll make for you a new cup you can fill up to the brim."
He formed and shaped a vessel from the life I gave to Him.
Now my cup is overflowing and I drink from it each day,
Grateful to the Potter and His hands which formed the clay.
My cup is running over with the joy that life can bring,
And my thanks is ever given to Jesus Christ, my King.
Published by Jill Davidson
Ms. Davidson is self-employed as a secondhand merchant, crafter, and free-lance writer. View profile
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11 Comments
Post a CommentThis is simply beautiful!
WOW !!!...such deep meaning with this !!!!
love it very beautiful, love your poetry!
I love it!!!
This is beautiful you are a very gifted poetess and Christian.
This poem also brought tears to my eyes, and reminded me of all the Christian poetry I've written over the years that lies in a file. Keep writing the poetry, you have quite a talent.
This is beautiful; I love it!
Great poem I loved this
Beautiful way to start out my week. Thanks!
Awesome! I really like this.