240810 Growth In Brokenness

 Growth In Brokenness 

Seeds must be broken 'fore they grow

For that's the way of seeds, you know

Then, to the gardener's delight

Emerge from darkness into light 

Can't happen any other way

If not broken, then seeds they stay

But, once they have, they'll start to sprout 

And that's how new growth comes about 

Where seed is planted's dark and deep

And though it seems the seed's asleep 

In truth, there's changing from within

With brokenness, it can begin 

Perhaps your pit feels dark and deep

And dreams you've had have gone to sleep

Remember that when you break, too

There's change and growth that you'll go through 

Though brokenness's a thing we hate

Through it, new growth can germinate

For when planted in fertile lands

Our hope and trust's in Gardener's hands

For God takes even tiny seeds

And grows them into what he needs

Yet, sometimes brokenness must come

To further the Father's kingdom

Yes, he can take our brokenness 

Produce a bountiful harvest

A crop of strength,  resiliency

Compassion, trust, and empathy

Of the process, don't be deterred 

Be nourished in God's holy word

Growing and reaching for the light

Trusting the Lord will make all right

Dear God, broken's happened to me

Though not a place I like to be

I've seen firsthand how you can bless

Me while within my brokenness 

And use it for your perfect plans

So, I place all within your hands

And, even this I thank you for

Shall sing your praises ever more