Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching tem everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

















 
 

Original You

To commit to something has implications

 

You are who you are for a reason

 

You're part of an intricate plan

 

You're a precious and perfect unique design, called

 

God's special woman or man.

 

 

You look like you look for a reason.

 

Our God made no mistake.

 

He knit you together within the womb,

 

You're just what He wanted to make.

 

 

The parents you had were the ones He chose,

 

And no matter how you may feel,

 

They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind,

 

And they bear the Master's seal.

 

 

No, that trauma you faced was not easy.

 

And God wept that it hurt you so;

 

But it was allowed to shape your heart, so that into

 

His likeness you'd grow.

 

 

You are who you are for a reason.

 

You've been formed by the Master's rod.

 

You are who you are, beloved,

 

Because there is a God!

 

 

 

Russell Kelfer

 

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