Not My Will

Not my will but Thine, O Lord,
Not my will but Thine, O Lord,
Not my will but Thine, O Lord,
I choose You.

Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer,
My strong Tower;
You're my Refuge I will cling to.
I choose you.

by Julie Dunlap  May 5, 2012

Transformation

Roaring waters swirl and engulf my home.
   Once an array of distinct colors
   Formed an uplifting
   Rainbow of promise.
A whirlwind struck at night
   Destroying all order
   Creating a conglomeration of mud -
   Thick, pasty, tasteless mud.

I am brought down to sense
   The minuteness of mankind.
For God formed Adam from dust
   And Eve from Adam's rib.
Yet, God made man in His Image.
   We are called to glorify His Name.

Open the shades which close us in darkness.
   Let the Son shine within;
   Let him mold us with His gentle hands;
   Let Him breathe color into our souls.

Turning our gaze outward
   We will see a multitude of rainbows
   Surmounting the surrounding clouds.

As soon as we open our hearts to our Creator,
He shines His Light upon our souls,
   Transforming slimy worms
   Scurrying through depths of mud
                       to
   Fragile butterflies fluttering
   Among meadows of wildflowers
   Scattered upon rugged mountain slopes.

by Julie St. John   l987