My life is but a breath...
So often my eyes are on the ground as I stumble through life. I trip, I fall, and as I eagerly look to those around me my heart falls at the piercing gazes I receive. My heart is heavy and my mind is troubled; I am anxious every step of the way. I try and fail at every turn and bend… so much lower, so much less than those around me who seem all perfection in their accomplishments. Why Lord? Why am I plagued so by failed attempts? My mind is troubled by the thought of what others must think of me. I watch eagerly for signs of acceptance, of admiration from the onlookers, and my spirit is fallen at what I see.
My life is but a breath. As the grass withers and fades so does my life; as the wind whispers, and is gone, my life is short and barely recognized. As I stare up into the magnificent wonder of the stars in the heavens I am in awe of how little I am, and how infinitely great Your universe is. Who am I that You should take notice of me? What is my life that You should ponder upon it’s passing second? I am here, and yet in a moment I shall be gone…
Lord, do not let my eyes fall to the earth! Keep my gaze lifted up, past the men who taunt and intimidate me, past the fleeting moments of this earth, straight ahead to You in all Your glory and majesty. For what am I living for, if this earth shall pass away? In what am I investing, if everything will fade, whither, die? Why am I so deeply concerned with what man thinks if my one and lasting goal is to see you face to face? Never Lord, never may I turn my face away from your throne to look upon the flawed faces of men. Far be it from me that I should give up Your glory for the little here on earth.
I am strengthened in Your wonder as I look past those around me. I find a courage begin to grow within me as I shut my ears to the dark and discouraging things around me; You are my goal, and to You will I run. No longer hindered or burdened by the cares of this world I press on until one day I will fall into Your arms, forever free, and able to perfectly bless Your holy name.
My life is but a breath. As the grass withers and fades so does my life; as the wind whispers, and is gone, my life is short and barely recognized. As I stare up into the magnificent wonder of the stars in the heavens I am in awe of how little I am, and how infinitely great Your universe is. Who am I that You should take notice of me? What is my life that You should ponder upon it’s passing second? I am here, and yet in a moment I shall be gone…
Lord, do not let my eyes fall to the earth! Keep my gaze lifted up, past the men who taunt and intimidate me, past the fleeting moments of this earth, straight ahead to You in all Your glory and majesty. For what am I living for, if this earth shall pass away? In what am I investing, if everything will fade, whither, die? Why am I so deeply concerned with what man thinks if my one and lasting goal is to see you face to face? Never Lord, never may I turn my face away from your throne to look upon the flawed faces of men. Far be it from me that I should give up Your glory for the little here on earth.
I am strengthened in Your wonder as I look past those around me. I find a courage begin to grow within me as I shut my ears to the dark and discouraging things around me; You are my goal, and to You will I run. No longer hindered or burdened by the cares of this world I press on until one day I will fall into Your arms, forever free, and able to perfectly bless Your holy name.
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Amen!
I think I may wrestle with this issue more often then I don't. You expressed so much of what I face in my heart, but you brought out the truth that I oft forget to cling to. It's His face only that we seek! The worries of comparison seem to fade away when we truly turn our eyes to Christ alone.
Continue to take heart in Christ, Jen. Thank you so much for this post. :-)
Miss you so much!
Hi Jen. Haven't said hi lately. Great post, BTW.
Mike
Hi - I stumbled across your blog by way of the Rebelution and I have been blessed. Thank you so much for this post - it is something that has been in my heart lately.
Alli
www.5-peas.blogspot.com
I have recently started reading your blog and and had to post a comment on this entry. I want to thank you for this post. You said exactly what I have been facing really often in my life right now. Really when one turns to God, struggles that really are very minor in the big scheme of things, diminish completely!
Thank you for reminding me of this.
Hey Anon,
Last I checked,
She has the right to censor her blog.
I've said this before,
And you've never listened,
But I'm gonna say it again anyway.
Get your own blog.
Then you won't have to worry about it.
As for your listening to the troops thing,
When was the last time you listened to anything I said?
Maybe that's not a fair question,
So how About this one.
When was the last time you've even considered my opinion with out tearing it apart?
Whoever anonymous was, needs to keep their rude comments to themselves......
Great post, Jen! It was so inspiring! Thanks for the reminder...
earth - i listen. i just tend to disagree.
disagree would be putting it very lightly.
Great post. It is so easy to get our focus on other things, and to take our eyes off Christ. I think most believers struggle with this at times (I know I do). Thank you for the reminder.
This was so encouraging for me, Jennifer!!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. I'm so glad to have a "cyber friend" (lol) like you.
God Bless,
Allie
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