Wednesday, December 13, 2006

The Threads of His Weaving

Just stopping by quickly, here. Once again, I know several people going through difficult times and they are on my heart. Streams in the Desert is one of the best devotionals to read in the midst of trials, and I thought I would post today's poem for anybody who may be struggling with life right now. But it's a good reminder for us all:

The shuttles of His purpose move
To carry out His own design;
Seek not too soon to disapprove
His work, nor yet assign
Dark motives, when, with silent tread,
You view some sombre fold;
For lo, within each darker thread
There twines a thread of gold.

Spin cheerfully,
Not tearfully,
He knows the way you plod;
Spin carefully,
Spin prayerfully,
But leave the thread with God.

3 comments:

Beverly said...

Beautiful! Especially the second stanza.

Unknown said...

Oh, yes, my friend--I love that devotional book. Someone at church gave ma copy many years ago, and it's underlined, tear-stained, and worn by now.

Wanted to stop by and wish you a blessed Christmas.

{{hugs}}}
Vicki

chrisd said...

That is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it!

((((((((((()))))))))))

Blessings to you and your household!

Chris from yahoo 360