October 18, 2013

Breaking rocks

Jeremiah 23:29 “‘Is not my word like fire,’ declares the Lord, ‘and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?'” (NIV)*

stream in the smokies (Photo credit: haglundc)

Chip away jagged pieces

of this stone cold heart.

Sharpened edges formed

by life undone, protruding.

If left alone to grow

would rolling—

then hurt others.

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by Patty Perkins

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I’ve heard it said that hurt people hurt people. That’s motivation to deal with disappointments and let the Lord bring healing. Otherwise, those jagged edges might very well jab someone else and the whole cycle continue.

So, chip away. Let the rocks be broken and purified. Let the Word do it’s work in me.

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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

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6 responses to “Breaking rocks”

Caddo
October 18th, 2013 at 7:13 pm

Oh this is WONDERFUL, Patty–the poem is truth in Perfection, and I love what you said afterward. Everyday my own sharp places poke me–and I know what if they’re poking me, they’re surely poking others; as you said, great motivation to keep laying it at the cross, and continue walking out our healing with confident hope and His beautiful Grace. God bless you BIG–love, sis Caddo

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Patty Perkins
October 18th, 2013 at 8:46 pm

Thank you, dear Caddo! So glad it made sense. Love your comment about the cross—there is our hope, indeed!

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Heidi Viars
October 18th, 2013 at 9:07 pm

So true! I am finding that it takes time. But God is so good. He never leaves us while we’re in this, at times painful, honing process

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- Patty Perkins
  October 18th, 2013 at 9:55 pm
  
  Yes…he’s always with us–shepherding us through the process. Reminds me of Matthew 11:28 “Come to me…and I will give you rest.”
  
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scriptordeus
October 19th, 2013 at 5:36 pm

When our sharp edges are broken on the Rock, painful as it may be, then we can be softer for others. Thanks for this beautiful poem.

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- Patty Perkins
  October 21st, 2013 at 5:00 pm
  
  Amen! And thank you for your insights:)
  
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