The Thorn

The Thorn
I stood a mendicant* of God before His royal throne
And begged Him for a priceless gift, which I could call my own.

I took the gift from out His hand, but as I would depart

I cried, “But Lord, this is a thorn and it has pierced my heart.

This is a strange, a hurtful gift that Thou hast given me.

He said, “My child, I give good gifts and give my best to thee.”

I took it home and though at first the cruel thorn hurt sore;

As long years passed I learned at last to love it more and more.

I learned He never gives a thorn without this added Grace.

He takes the thorn to pin aside the veil which hides His face.
--by Martha Snell Nicholson
* “mendicant”= beggar

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Worship & Social Justice

This video clip summarizes a good portion of what has been on my heart. All of who God is pours over into our hearts; We worship Him; Missions exists because worship doesn't; Worship pours into love for others because we desire to see them worship the one true, amazing God. May we be mobilized to do as this group does! Also, pay attention to the music itself. I will be posting more about my thoughts on Worship and Social Justice. This video explains alot of what is in my heart.