THERE is ALWAYS HOPE
There will be peace in the valley - someday
Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes to the hills
The VALLEY of BROKEN PIECES
by Carol Luann Mehaffey
My spirit was high, my life a song
My heart was proud, my will was strong.
Then one day came the Voice of Jesus
And I saw a valley of broken pieces.
As an eagle I soared, untouched and high,
I'd rather have stayed up there in the sky,
but quietly called the Voice of Jesus:
"Come to the Valley of Broken Pieces."
Down I swooped, and was filled with awe
at the beautiful, fearful things I saw!
Yet comes the comforting words of Jesus;
"I'm here, in the Valley of Broken Pieces."
"My children are bound, and must be freed!
You must be broken, to meet their need."
"But I'm afraid!!" I cried to Jesus,
Who beckoned yet, midst the broken pieces.
Brokenness is the best gift I give.
I ask you to die, that others may live.
It's your choice," challenged the Voice of Jesus,
"Rest in the Valley of Broken Pieces."
"Lo, I AM with you, have no fear.
I'll teach you to love, and bring others cheer.
Forgiveness is yours," assured my Jesus,
"Only in the Valley of Broken Pieces."
I went to the Valley, and saw the "I".
I saw the Pride which had to die.
I found new freedom - release - in Jesus,
Through many, separate, broken pieces.
Instead of sorrow, joy is mine!
Instead of anger, peace Divine.
Instead of loneliness, I have Jesus;
And wholeness now, instead of pieces!
Once I thought "I" could do it all.
Now at my Saviour's feet I fall.
I'm just a vessel, to be filled with Jesus,
Which He created - from broken pieces.
Yes, I was broken, so I might be healed.
When self was strong, Christ was concealed.
Now thru me shines the Light of Jesus,
Oh! Blessed Valley of Broken Pieces!
My Life Before Poem
Looked like a Valley of Dry Bones
such as Ezekiel 37
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
don't lean on your own understanding.
Acknowledge the LORD, And He will lead you.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee
because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3
The LORD will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17
God's Holy Spirit is represented by a dove
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