We are delighted to welcome our guest blogger and friend to ChristFirstShop.com
Jodi Dupree from her blog Learning to Dance at todancewithyou.com
Beautiful You by Jodi Dupree
I’ve been a beggar
A thief, a liar at war
An addict, pathetic
Unable to take any more
I’ve been arrogant
Proud, a heavenly soul
Following the rules
Perfecting my show
I’ve been in love and lust
Unable to focus or see
Distracted by beauty
High, soaring and free
I’ve known poverty, loss
Lived without a home
Caused pain and grief
Been lost and left alone
I’ve had all the answers
Thought the rules didn’t apply
I’ve blamed everyone else
And lived a disguise
I’ve been fragile, insecure
Done things wrong and had regret
I’ve gained confidence
Had successes, a love I won’t forget.
These colors, these chances
These dances full of grace
Designed for each one of us
To help us somehow see His face
Each life custom ordered
With specific trials and tests
Meant to teach us, help us learn
So we can then turn and teach the rest
Don’t hide who you are
Or the trials you’ve been through
It’s made you who you are
Imperfectly beautiful you
Romans 5:3-5
3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
1 Corinthians 9:22
“To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.”
