This Old Rough Stone
I can be or do
nothing good
in and of myself.
I need You Lord.
nothing good
in and of myself.
I need You Lord.
Oh please
buff the old rough
stone that is me.
and make me smooth.
Purify me in the fires
of tribulation, pain and divine love.
Then give me a new name
that only You know.
Make me like Christ
Forevermore.
Published by Shirley A Mandel
Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as... View profile
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11 Comments
Post a CommentI love stones rough or smooth:)
Lovely, Shirley.
Nice poem, I like it.
We need to reinvent ourselves all the time. The moment we stop that thought, we are done for. Wish you His choicest blessings & purification in 2011 and beyond, Shirley - cheers - siva
Beautiful poem and thought!
Nice poem.
beautiful poem :)
Just an old piece of clay. till Jesus found me.
What an act of humility.
The Lord's refining fire will turn even the roughest stones into gems :) cheers!