The Death of a Dream (Poem)

I thought that I gave everything, surrendered every part

Till Jesus looked at one last dream and said

“Give me your heart”

I argued, fumed, and cried so much,

to hold on to that dream.

Not knowing that this one last part

had come between me and Him.

Little by little, year by year

that dream began to shatter

I kicked and screamed and put up a fuss

while my heart grew bruised and battered

Finally, giving up all hope

I decided, at least to try.

To live in contentment day by day

as it seemed life passed me by.

Giving up all things to God

my hope of love and children

The peace He gave

so unexpected

is a tiny touch of heaven.

I've been where you are

Sometimes I still am

and its hard not to fret and wonder.

But love for the Lord and peace from Him

keeps my heart from rending asunder.

So if you love Jesus, and long to serve

Then put Him to the test

Because when you fully rely on God

You'll find His way is best.

-Rachel Waddell