March 14, 2013

Surrendered

Psalm 57:2 “I cry out to God most High, to God, who fulfills His purpose for me.” (NIV)*

Rose (Photo credit: az1172)

Sometimes my purpose seems so very small. Inconsequential in the whole scheme of things. Surrendering all sounds good on Sunday, not so much on Thursday.

Then, I remember Jesus. He fulfilled His Father’s purpose. He came to serve. Whom do I live for? Whom do I please?

So yes, Lord, fulfill your purpose in my life today. Replenish my soul, renew my spirit and live through me. Your very life was serving.

Let me be a listening ear

Eyes of compassion

Heart of grace.

Let me be serving hands

Feet that follow

Voice of praise.

Let me be surrendered

Your purposes fulfill

today.

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poem by Patty Perkins

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About Patty Perkins

I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word. View all posts by Patty Perkins

This entry was posted on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 at 3:25 pm and tagged with Christian Poetry, Devotional, God, God's Purpose, serve, surrender, The One Year Bible and posted in Devotional. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

4 responses to “Surrendered”

Heidi Viars
March 14th, 2013 at 4:26 pm

surrender … my word for the year … my ears perk up when I hear it … thanks for sharing and for reminding my heart to give it all to Him… thanks Patty!

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- Patty Perkins
  March 14th, 2013 at 8:48 pm
  
  That’s a challenging, yet freeing, word you’ve chosen! Love it!
  
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speakpeacealways
March 15th, 2013 at 12:30 am

‘Who do I live for?’ Challenging question. That’s the area of battle. I want to live for Christ, but so often am serving myself…

Thank you Patty for stirring my heart to think and search.

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Patty Perkins
March 15th, 2013 at 5:10 pm

Searching with you…appreciate the visit and comment!

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