How often have I been handed
another person's shield and sword
and armour and yes, callings
only to find that all were
too heavy and cumbersome
and ill-fitting.
Brought to my knees by the
weight of it all,
I can only stand to face the Goliaths
when I hand back those things
that others ask me to wear
and reach out for the stones
that are God-made
to fit perfectly in my hand ...
stones with my name on them,
stones made smooth
by the very waters of my baptism.
It is then and only then
when I can rise and stand
with courage and strength
that is my God's to give,
and turn in the direction
of God's choosing.
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