Hidden Treasure

Life as a Christian can be like living in an oyster shell

We all go through pain and suffering some of us know so well

But inside all that grit from layers of sand

Is a hidden treasure that God has specially planned

God uses the things that irritate us and make us feel sad

Like deep wounds from those who said things when they were mad

He wants us to forgive those who cause us pain and hurt

And not live our lives struggling in the dirt

The longer we spend time in our shells

The more and more the dirt of life smells

But God doesn't want us to feel trapped and overwhelmed inside

He uses our pain and discomfort and turns them into blessings in disguise

You see, certain things come into our life

Cause in this world we will face grief and strife

But underneath all the layers of dirt and slime

Our hidden treasures are being refined in His time

Like the oyster God spreads some healing balm

On our hidden treasure caused by grains of sand

If it wasn't for the wounds caused by the grain

Our lives wouldn't change and we would stay the same

We must go through trials of discomfort to develop our character

Pearls take time to grow and look after

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness

Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control

Are the Fruit of the Spirit

And like pearls on a necklace we want to wear it

All the pain and suffering we injured will be

Turned into the greatest blessing when we enter eternity

Our shells will be opened, yes each one

And our treasured pearls will shine brightly like the Son

Leanne Durand x