"Tell me, why does it hurt so?" the little oyster cried -
"The grain of sand imbedded so painfully inside?"
His mother said, "My little one, one day you'll understand."
"It's all a part of God's designed all-wise and loving plan."
"Take a look inside, my son; tell me, what do you see?"
The little oyster stepped close by and peered inquis'tively.
There imbedded inside her heart appeared a shiny pearl.
Right before his very eyes he glimpsed a miracle.
"Oh, Mother, it's so beautiful," he said with eyes so bright.
"What is this I've never seen? It's such a glorious sight!"
She said, "My son, 'twas once like yours--a tiny grain of sand
That irritated and hurt me so; I didn't understand."
"But if I'd never had the pain, I'd never have the pearl.
I accepted this with grace and watched God's plan unfurl.
I learned that God could take our pain and turn it into pleasure--
That He ordained to transform grief into a glorious treasure."
"So gladly bear your grain of sand as part of our God's plan,
For He will work it for your good as only our Lord can.
One day," she said “you'll look inside to find a lovely treasure -
A glorious pearl inside your heart of beauty without measure."
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
About Me
- LINDA
- I was born in the naval port of Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of a US Navy Master Chief. With the exception of 1 year living in Boston, Mass.,and two years in Hanau, Germany, I have lived in the historic state of Virginia all my life. I now reside in the beautiful Roanoke Valley. Though raised in a Christian home, I was in my early 20’s before making a commitment of my life to Christ. Since then I have spent many years in full-time ministry. I am currently employed as an accountant with a Christian child care center in Roanoke and also serve as the Office Manager and Scheduling Coordinator for singer and songwriter Mary Rice Hopkins who resides in California.
