A Pearl In the Making

Thank You, Lord, for what you allow. 

Thank You for each grain of sand 

which wears away in me 

what is not of You. 

Thank You for purposing a pearl in me 

and promising Your presence and care as I grow.

Thank You for using me in the lives of those 

who make themselves my enemies or critics.  

I pray they would allow your loving purpose in their hearts as well.

Thank You for faith that can say, 

"It is well with my soul" regardless of what goes on around me.  

Thank You for being the lifter of my head 

that I might see beyond current struggles

and glimpse eternity

and hold onto You more surely, My Good Shepherd.  Amen.