This is a poem I wrote in 2007 while in EG.  It has been a blessing to go back and recall the work of our Lord.  I am excited for what He has planned this time around!

Lord, the work is so great and i am so small,

how can i make a difference at all?

and when i come to give of me, i find i present my best,

indeed, it is what fuels my pride.

and then my best falls so far short, of what i had forseen;

and i am forced to view my weaknesses in humility.

With no desire to give, for i feel i have nothing to offer,

Lord, why did you not send another?

 

My child, it is not the gift, but it is the call.

and I have brought you here. 

when you feel small, remember I am great. Psalms 95:3-5

when you feel tired, remember I am your strength. Psalms 18:1-2

when you feel empty, remember I am the giver of all things. Psalms 57:2

it is not your gifts I need,

it is not your talents I need,

it is not your money I need,

I only need your heart and a willing spirit. Matthew 22:37

it is when you come to Me in humility,

that you will be witness to My glory.

 

the work may be great, and you may be small, but

I AM

and I am with you. Exodus 3:14

 

Joshua Opperman

9/21/2007