Nothing to give

Ruth Kirk

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1. Lord,
I have nothing to give you –
Nothing to share
But my mind;
Nothing to pledge
But my feelings;
Nothing to offer
Mankind.

2. Lord,
I have nothing to give you –
Nothing to share
But my blood;
Nothing to pledge
But my spirit;
Nothing to offer
But love.

 

References

1. Human effort accomplishes nothing (John 6:63; NLT).

2. We have nothing left to give but our bodies (Genesis 47:18; NLT).

I love you, Lord (Psalm 18:1; NLT).

4 thoughts on “Nothing to give”

  • I can relate to this Ruth, I have always struggled with myself since I was a boy. Being bullied was large part of it. But then feeling inadequate for my God’s service was part of it. It is only in later years I realised He accepts me as I am, that He works within and through me to do His will. My perceived “nothing” was more than enough in His hands!
    Thakyou for this poem Ruth. God bless you today.

    Reply

    • As so often, we are in step, Alan. I’m so sorry you had this horrible bullying to deal with, and well understand the aftermath – all the many unwanted consequences that follow these sorts of experiences. I was bullied by my emotionally-abusive mother all her life, though in later years I gradually managed to physically distance myself from her as much as I could. I still have treatment for the effects of how I suffered at her hands, so I really do understand what you live with. May God bless and heal us both, and all in a similar position XXX.

      Reply

      • We are more in step with each other than we think! It was my dad who bullied me, mainly emotionally but also violence. It must stick to you because I was bullied at school too. As you correctly point out, these things have a lasting effect.

      • I’m so sorry you’ve had to suffer like this. Every kind of abuse has lifelong consequences, which only God can heal xxxxx

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