If I’d …
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” — Romans 8:18
If I’d never known an emptiness,
then how could You have filled me?
If I’d never felt so fretful,
then how could You have stilled me?
If I’d never crashed to pieces,
how could You make me whole?
If I’d never been a sinner,
Who’d need to save this soul?
Because I know the sting of sin,
I’ve felt extravagance of grace.
Because I’ve sailed on savage seas,
I know it’s You who stilled them.
Because I’ve walked on broken streets,
I know that You rebuilt them.
then how could You have filled me?
If I’d never felt so fretful,
then how could You have stilled me?
If I’d never crashed to pieces,
how could You make me whole?
If I’d never been a sinner,
Who’d need to save this soul?
Because I’ve cried myself to sleep,
I know
Because I know the sting of sin,
I’ve felt extravagance of grace.
Because I’ve sailed on savage seas,
I know it’s You who stilled them.
Because I’ve walked on broken streets,
I know that You rebuilt them.
Because I’ve know the stench of death,
I know Your sweet perfume.
Because I know the cross of Christ,
I know the empty tomb.
I know Your sweet perfume.
Because I know the cross of Christ,
I know the empty tomb.
Lord Jesus, Yes, I can rejoice in my sufferings. For if I’d never felt the sting of sin and pain and sorrow, I wouldn’t know what it was for you to overwhelm me with your love and grace. I love you. Amen.
(Highlighted words link to some of my favorite Biblical passages, over at www.biblegateway.com.)
An edited repost from the archives on this day, when I still my soul and reflect.
Good thoughts and pictures.
Lovely, Jennifer. I did some scripture talking today. Isn't it amazing that He is right here? With you. With me. With all who whisper His name.
Blessings.
thanks for putting this together.
i would like to spend some time clicking on the pink lines.
so beautiful. i am so thankful that we have such a wonderful, merciful Savior.
very nice…thanks!
beautiful words…
beautiful heart…
True words…
true heart…
love you my friend.
we don't always recognize the timing do we?
Hmm. You're messing in Romans 8…
This is beautiful, Jennifer. Thank you for sharing your heart and God's word with us all.
Hugs…
Jennifer,
I'm sure I've heard Romans 8:18 before, but it has never stuck. Perfect for me right now. I love your poem and how you tied it all to verses. Isn't that how it should be?
this is just beautiful. and so true…
I often feel closest to the Lord in a trial. I definitely grow closer to Him as a result of the trials in my life.
Oh, Jennifer. You have a beautiful heart.
This post brought tears to my eyes, I needed to read these words this morning, thank you!
Thank you for the repost. I missed it the first time around.