it may sound cliche
it may sound self-righteous
it may sound unbelievable
but I remember the first time
i heard it
sitting in the audience
listening
learning
interesting perspective
in response to the comment
i’m doing fine
under the circumstances
the man was asked
what he was doing
under the circumstances
if we are followers of Jesus Christ
we have already been raised with him
therefore
in a real sense
we are not under our circumstances
does that mean we don’t hurt
suffer loss
get disheartened
become confused
deal with doubt and dark times
absolutely not
as a hurting child is
gathered into their father’s arms
God is there
to hold us close
for believers
though life isn’t always easy
we can rest
knowing
we need not dwell
under the circumstances
I originally wrote this poem in 2011.
I remember the time I first heard someone's response, "What are you doing under there?" It was such a clarifying moment for me too. Thanks, Steph, for a lovely reminder poem on a Saturday morning.
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem, Steph, and a keen reminder to keep our eyes on Him and not on our circumstances. One I need to be reminded of more often than I’d like to admit. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteProfound!
ReplyDeleteThank you, that is e good poem.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to know that we are under God's care and not under our circumstances. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThis is so well written, every word so carefully chosen. Thank you for the reminder that we are not under our circumstances. I love this. I'll be sharing with my family over dinner tonight.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this poem, Steph. Beautiful!!
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