Most people in life
have something they want.
So stay out of their way
when they start to hunt.
Sometimes we do struggle
for we do not know.
Just quite what it is
that we really want so.
Something is missing,
of that there’s no doubt.
If only we knew how
to figure it out.
We fill our life full
of this and of that.
A piece is still missing
and our joy does fall flat.
We may not know fully
what we’re looking for.
It is so elusive,
we think it’s just lore.
But when we do find it
and we’re in the right place.
We won’t ever hide it,
for it’s seen in our face.
God’s given me talents
and gifts I can use.
How will I use them,
I do get to choose.
Will I remain faithful
in lifting His name.
Will I be serious
or pretend it’s a game?
The more I do use,
the gifts God does give.
I reach a fulfillment,
each day that I live.
Sometimes we feel empty,
for we’ve not figured out.
How God wants to use us,
what our life is about.
Sometimes we know it,
but we can’t figure how.
To use what God gave us
to help people now.
When God calls you forward,
the path may not be clear.
Take care of today,
and walk with no fear.
There’s no greater joy
than a life that does please.
To learn from my Savior
as I pray on my knees.
To be lifted up
and valued each day.
Loved by the creator,
with something to say.
God gives me a venue,
to share what’s in me.
To do it the right way,
so it’s Him people see.
So, how can you help me;
how can I help you?
Let’s encourage each other
in what we need to do.
Commend acts of faith,
without keeping count.
Keep taking steps forward,
whatever the amount.
Trust God to finish
what He has begun.
Hold on to your hat,
make this journey fun.
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It has been a fun 9 months of being back as part of the Deer Run staff and experiencing great fulfillment as I am encouraged to use all of the gifts that God puts into my life to serve others — even the unexpected gifts are valued with great encouragement to use them. As I was praising God for His goodness, specifically in giving me these poems, He responded with this poem. I pray that it encourages you to value God’s gifting in your life and in the lives of others.
In prayer,
Tom