Blogger has been more of a stress than a help these past few days. I have lost a few drafts, and even when I back them up, sometimes I am not able to copy/paste them back into a draft. Pictures aren't downloading properly, and I am just tired of it :(. And my computer is being slow on top of everything.
I have a lot to do anyway this week, and blogging is not high on my list of priorities, so I'm going to take a break from the blogosphere until Monday, when I hope to return rested, refreshed, and with a more cooperative blogging service and computer. I can dream, can't I? Oh, and hopefully I'll have reports of a wedding reception successfully catered :).
Adieu.
Nothing in my hand I bring. . . simply to Thy cross I cling.
Dirty Hands
In my lap, still and silent
Dirty hands, a sinner's grasp;
Will I leave them there, defying,
As you call me to my task?
At my side, busy, flying,
Able hands used for good work;
In my mind, pride overtaking,
Duties now I never shirk.
Lips do tremble, eyes are opened,
Glancing at my sin-marred hands;
Much like Uzzah's fatal choice,
Did I forget the filth of man?
Glancing up I see before me
Blood-stained hands, a sinless Ram.
Open arms, He welcomes, calling,
"Come rest in me, my little lamb."
On the plow now, tightly holding,
Tear-stained hands my tasks employ.
Jesus at my side does guide me;
Tears of sorrow turned to tears of joy.
In my lap, still and silent,
Dirty hands, a sinner's clasp:
Folded praying, day's task done.
'Tis God's work in me lights my path.
- S.E.G. Sept. 2006
Dirty hands, a sinner's grasp;
Will I leave them there, defying,
As you call me to my task?
At my side, busy, flying,
Able hands used for good work;
In my mind, pride overtaking,
Duties now I never shirk.
Lips do tremble, eyes are opened,
Glancing at my sin-marred hands;
Much like Uzzah's fatal choice,
Did I forget the filth of man?
Glancing up I see before me
Blood-stained hands, a sinless Ram.
Open arms, He welcomes, calling,
"Come rest in me, my little lamb."
On the plow now, tightly holding,
Tear-stained hands my tasks employ.
Jesus at my side does guide me;
Tears of sorrow turned to tears of joy.
In my lap, still and silent,
Dirty hands, a sinner's clasp:
Folded praying, day's task done.
'Tis God's work in me lights my path.
- S.E.G. Sept. 2006
About Me
- Susan
- Child of God, wife, mother. Wanna-be lay theologian. Geek of all things math. Crafter of many things. Seeker of the ancient paths. Born in the Midwest, raised in the South, lived in New England as a newlywed, and now living in North Carolina after short detours living in Texas and Kansas. I'm wife to Adrian since September 2007. I'm mother to Hans (June 2008), Gretchen (October 2010), Martin (June 2013), and Heidi (December 2015). I'm a child of God, beloved of Him since before the creation of the world. I am blessed.
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4 comments:
Have a good break Susan. I've had a few frustrating moments when I was muttering about Blogger this week :) Hope the reception goes smoothly.
I echo your screams!!! I have been very frustrated with Blogger too, especially because I don't feel like I have time to mess with it. I should take a break from the blogosphere too but I think I'm addicted.
I hope the reception goes smoothly too. :-)
Sorry to hear about your struggles! Computers can be immensely frustrating.
I think it is amazing that you are catering for a reception! You will be such a blessing! It sounds much more important than blogging :).
She IS such a blessing - you have no idea!! Susan, I will owe you and your family forever for this. :-)
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