The Minutes of My Hours: Encouragement for the Weary-Hearted

Today I’m sharing an Amy Carmichael poem that has many times comforted my heart when I’m feeling harried, rushed, and frazzled. When the necessary chores of everyday life feel endless or I despair of “doing it all”, these words bring me back to Him… Ruler of time, King of Eternity.

My life, in His hands. My time, His, and a gift to me for the accomplishing of His purposes.

“…my times are in Your hands.” Psalm 31.15

“Lover of All, I hold me fast by Thee,

Ruler of time, King of Eternity

There is no great with Thee, there is no small,

For Thou art all, and fillest all in all.

The newborn world swings forth at Thy command,

The falling dewdrop falls into Thy hand.

God of the firmament’s mysterious powers,

I see Thee thread the minutes of my hours.“

Note: I came across the above poem in Elisabeth Elliot’s book, Discipline: The Glad Surrender and highly recommend it to anyone desiring to learn more about the discipline of stewarding time and other areas of life with grace and wisdom.

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