A heavy heart can know the other side of grief. Through all the broken pieces, it feels the sadness, sees the sorrow, yet ….believes & hopes in a better tomorrow. “I once was young & now am old”, says the poet to the child. “But now I see the truth of time, beauty in love & joy from life.” We learn from life’s most tested times through the choices that we make. The decisions made along this path, decide the journey that we take. So we run this ragged race upon this weary road, try to hide our secret shame or escape from shattered dreams. Until we finally reach the end & lay our hidden burdens down. It’s time to start, change our plan, begin to grow & see new hope. What we do, how we live & where we go, can make us who we are; good or bad, the choice is ours to choose. But we’re destined for much more, than we ever knew or planned. We must stop & seek direction from the Masters hand. We’ll realize our potential in what we can become, as we’re sharpened by the jagged edges, softened by the broken pieces. We learn to love deeper, find beauty through the ashes, see joy from overcoming the many tempting trials. I’m changed by the tears I’ve shed, losses I’ve felt, laughter I’ve shared, loved ones I’ve held. One by one the pieces have made me who I am today. I know that God has carried me through the longest years. In all those desperate times, I have seen His love & mercy. I may be broken, but I’m never alone. I am stronger when I am fallen & weak, as I place my trust in the One who keeps me together…. all my broken pieces.
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