Perspective

I really like this old, simple poem by Saxon White Kessinger. It helps me keep everything in perspective. It also reminds me to find identity in someone besides myself.

Sometime when you’re feeling important;
Sometime when your ego’s in bloom
Sometime when you take it for granted
You’re the best qualified in the room,

Sometime when you feel that your going
Would leave an unfillable hole,
Just follow these simple instructions
And see how they humble your soul;

Take a bucket and fill it with water,
Put your hand in it up to the wrist,
Pull it out and the hole that’s remaining
Is a measure of how you’ll be missed.

You can splash all you wish when you enter,
You may stir up the water galore,
But stop and you’ll find that in no time
It looks quite the same as before.

The moral of this quaint example
Is do just the best that you can,
Be proud of yourself but remember,
There’s no indispensable man.

This week I need to remember that I am a child of God, thanks to the work of Jesus.

That identity transcends all the temporary things that I am and do. I’m not indispensable now, which is liberating, when you think about it.

My true identity, my standing and status with God will allow me to live forever.

That’s Good News!