Monday, March 14, 2011

Sent to me BY Jessica Renshaw

This was just sent to me by Jessica Renshaw


Land of the Rising Sun

Giving is what we do best.
We are given away to our families,
to our neighbors, to our friends,
to our enemies—to the nations.
Our life is for others.
—Eugene H. Peterson

What shall I give, Lord,
to the people of Japan?

Time. Talent. Treasure.
Whatever you have as you
feel the nudge from my Spirit.

What shall I give, Lord?
I have little treasure
and I cannot go.

Time, child of mine.
Give as much as you can.
Talk with me about these dear people.
Intercede on their behalf.
Pray for those who go.
Pray for those who send finances.
Pray for those on the ground
as they embrace broken lives.
Pray for those who have
experienced loss beyond description.
Pray for the church in Japan
as they minister.
Pray that many would find themselves in
the land of the rising Son!

© 2011 Charles R. Brown

 


1 comments:

JESSICA RENSHAW said...

The poem is by our friend Charles Brown.

May God bless your trip, Connie. We'll talk again on "the other side"!