Fw: Not Yet 10-01-02

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

I got this in my email today and thought it was pretty special. Hope you

enjoy it.

in MN

>

> " Not Yet "

>

> Sometimes I ask the question,

> " My Lord, is this Your will? "

> It's then I hear You answer me,

> " My Precious child . . . be still. "

>

> Sometimes I feel frustrated,

> 'Cause I think know what's best.

> It's then I hear You say to me,

> " My busy child . . . just rest. "

>

> Sometimes I feel so lonely

> And I think I'd like a mate.

> Your still small voice gets oh, so clear

> And says, " My child . . . please wait. "

>

> " I know the plans I have for you,

> The wondrous things you'll see;

> If you can just be patient, child,

> And put your trust in Me.

>

> I've plans to draw you closer.

> I've plans to help you grow.

> There's much I do you cannot see

> And much you do not know.

>

> But know this, child . . . I love you!

> You are precious unto Me.

> Before I formed you in the womb,

> I planned your destiny.

>

> I've something very special

> I hope for you to learn.

> The gifts I wish to give to you

> Are gifts you cannot earn.

>

> They come without a price tag,

> But not without a cost;

> At Calvary, I gave My Son,

> So you would not be lost.

>

> Rest child, and do not weary

> Of doing what is good.

> I promise I'll come back for you

> Just like I said I would.

>

> Your name is written on My palm,

> I never could forget;

> Therefore, do not be discouraged when

> My answer is . . . " Not Yet "

> --Unknown

[Guest guest]

Hi ...that poem is so beautiful, and right on. I've felt so much

lately that the answer to a lot of my prayers is " wait. " Thank you for

sharing.

Much Love...

Tess