Struck by the thought...He can take them...or I can give them!

In my quiet time this morning, I found myself humming a song and then realized what I was humming. It is a song I have heard my Uncle Paul sing and Dad has sung it too. The words struck me today...and the "them" can refer to whatever I am holding on to too tightly! The last few days have brought my mind and heart to thoughts of Heaven and the reminder that I will stand before my Lord one day. What will He say to me? More importantly, what will I say to Him when I give an account for my life here on earth?


Treasures
Poem by Martha Snell Nicholson

One by one He took them from me,
All the things I valued most,
Until I was empty-handed;
Every glittering toy was lost.


And I walked earth's highways, grieving,
In my rags and poverty.
Till I heard His voice inviting,
"Lift your empty hands to Me!"


So I held my hands toward Heaven,
And He filled them with a store
Of His own transcendent riches,
Till they could contain no more.


And at last I comprehended
With my stupid mind and dull,
That God COULD not pour His riches
Into hands already full!


Lord, help me not to hold too tightly to those things, people, circumstances, decisions...that already belong to You! Help me to surrender to Your will and plan for me each day! Thank You for being sovereign and in control of each treasure you have blessed me with today!