I Think God Is a Quilter

I Think God is a Quilter (Author Unknown)

I think God is a quilter

Who takes His needle and thread

To piece our world from nothingness

And give it form, instead.



I think God is a quilter

And everything I see

Are pieces from His careful hand

From tree to bumblebee.



I think we see God's stitches

His texture everywhere;

The velvet moss, the grainy sand,

The silky strands of hair.



I think God is a quilter;

Stitching tight and tiny rows,

Adding to my scraps and pieces,

Seaming everything He knows.



I think He cuts the patterns

From what I'd throw away.

He shows me how to use each scrap

In His redeeming way.



I think God quilts a pattern

From everything I live;

But He can only stitch the quilt

From what I choose to give.



I think God is a quilter

Stitching strength where I am weak.

Showing me that life He touches

Embraces everything I seek.



I think God is a quilter

From the patience in each thread;

Proving length of time no barrier;

Treating time a gift, instead.



I think quilts are lessons

God uses just to teach

That our pieces and our remnants

Have kaleidoscopic reach.



So, in the life I'm living

With pieces everywhere

I'll give them to the Quilter

To stitch with loving care.



I'll give them to the Quilter

Unwanted though they be

And with His work of quilting

He'll make a quilt of me.

A Facebook friend sent me this. I thought it so beautiful, I had to share.

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On 01/09/2014, Denise in PA said ...

This is beautiful, Susan. Thanks so much for sharing it! o:)

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On 01/09/2014, Barbara Anne said ...

Lovely! Thank you for sharing it with us!!

Stay cozy!

Hugs!

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On 01/09/2014, Joanne said ...

It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.

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On 01/11/2014, Pat said ...

Really like this. Reminds me of God's Tapestry.
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