Shattered
Broken pieces
Scattered all around
Void of any shape
A broken vessel
Unable to hold
Fragile clay pot
Smashed against
A cold, hard floor
So many pieces
Yet God’s hand
Patiently shows
Porous clay edges
Now exposed
Readily absorb
His love and grace
One by one
His compassion
Glues pieces together
Little by little*
He rebuilds
Restoring this vessel
To serve him
Until one day
It is complete
A vessel worthy
To hold his love
Filled with hope
Cracks still visible
Brokenness still evident
But held together
By God’s love and grace
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 (NIV)
© 2019 CGThelen
*Thanks to Jennifer Arimborgo and her post http://feedingonjesus.com/2019/08/27/little-by-little-2/ for inspiring this poem.
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Absolutely beautiful, CG! I’m so proud of you! And I know Daddy God is too, wayyyyy beyond expression!
Thanks for the inspiration! Praise God for the community of believers in Jesus Christ! Blessings to you Jennifer.
Amen and amen to that! And you are truly welcome, CG 🙂
Beautiful! Thank you!
Blessings to you.
Beautiful image! Yes, we are ALL “cracked pots,” but I think when those cracks (scars) show, it draws people to us, and through us, to Him. We aren’t perfect people, looking down on others; we are broken people who have been healed by God.
Well said. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Blessings.
Beautiful and encouraging.
May the peace of Christ fill you today.