Psalm 103:14 “For he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.” (NIV)*
What does he do with a mess?
Makes something beautiful, I’m told
Comes inside and recreates
Makes new by replacing old.
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He’s not surprised to find
Me covered up with sand
From the dust swept earth
He remembers shaping man.
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photo and poem by Patty Perkins
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Psalm 103 brims encouragement…if only we could grasp his compassion!
*The One Year Bible, New International Version, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.
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May 2nd, 2013 at 9:01 pm
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May 3rd, 2013 at 9:10 am
“He’s not surprised to find
Me covered up with sand”
So grateful that He knows me in and out, so I dont need to hide behind fig-leaves, so grateful that He does not leave me grovelling in the sand.
May 3rd, 2013 at 9:32 am
Exactly…wish I’d thought to include the fig-leaf illustration in the poem! Appreciate your comment…thanks for dropping by.
May 3rd, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Hi Patty! Wow, Psalm 103 is another one I’ve been looking at lately. This is a lovely devotional blog you have, here–“spilling ink”, yes!! It’s a great community. God bless you abundantly!–love, sis Caddo
May 3rd, 2013 at 7:26 pm
Aahhh…your visit and comments have blessed me! I began blogging in January this year and have thoroughly enjoyed connecting with others and finding like-hearted community. Glad to get connected…I’ll be visiting your site!