Pain Shapes You

Painful experiences are that just that
They are painful
However they are also powerful
Beacause they shape you for the future

Shape you for the work of God
You are shaped for his ministry
It is his will for you to learn
It is his will for you to share

God gives you hurts
So you can grow
Grow in his love
And grow in Faith

Use your hurts to comfort others
Others who are in pain and despair
Share your faults, fears and failures
And watch the power of God enfold

Enfold in your life
Enfold in others
From your hurts, others shall be comforted
From your pain you will be healed


Jo Anne Kennedy
August 2005 ©