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1.12.2015

A Sister

“Come, gather around Me; 
I have a plan.”
God spoke to the angels 
In that Heavenly Land.

To the beautiful throne 
They quickly drew near,
Excited and anxious, 
Waiting to hear

What the Master Designer 
Had in His mind.
“Is it beautiful?” they wondered, 
“Tender and kind?”

A hush filled the air 
As the Lord spoke again.
“I’m creating a treasure, 
A valuable friend,

A vessel I’ll use to 
Spread love and good cheer,
A brother’s companion, 
A listening ear,

For I’m making a sister 
And, though human she’ll be,
I will patiently mold her  
To bring glory to Me.

A sister whose wisdom
 Flows from above,
A sister who’s pure, 
Has a heart of love,

A sister who’s peaceable, 
Gentle and true,
Easy to be 
Entreated, too.

One full of mercy and 
Full of good full of good fruits,
Without partiality, 
Without hypocrisy,
A sister, Lord, with a heart for You.”

Lord, You’ve placed me here 
In this family,
I know You’ve designed me 
A vessel to be.

I read in Your Word 
Your plan for my life,
Yet my heart is selfish
 And full of strife.

So I ask You, dear Savior, 
Help me to bring
Glory to Thy name, 
Teach me to be

A sister whose wisdom 
Flows from above,
A sister who’s pure, 
Has a heart of love,

A sister who’s peaceable, 
Gentle and true,
Easy to be 
Entreated, too.

One full of mercy and 
Full of good full of good fruits,
Without partiality, 
Without hypocrisy,
A sister, Lord, with a heart for You.

Whether you be 
A sister at home
With siblings around you 
Who call you their own.

Or, maybe to other 
Believers you are
A sister in Christ, 
Sharing God’s love and care.

May our Father in Heaven 
Grant wisdom to thee,
Fill you with His goodness, 
And help you to be

A sister whose wisdom 
Flows from above,
A sister who’s pure, 
Has a heart of love,

A sister who’s peaceable, 
Gentle and true,
Easy to be 
Entreated, too.

One full of mercy and 
Full of good full of good fruits,
Without partiality, 
Without hypocrisy,
A sister, Lord, with a heart for You.

Copyright © Elisabeth Linzey 2013

* You can listen to this song by clicking on this link: A Sister Youtube

1 comment:

  1. Hannah Hudson4/04/2015

    Tears came to my eyes as I read this. I had forgotten what a privilege and also what a responsibility being a sister really is. This is truly a task given us by God, and it is truly a beautiful one. I want to strive for excellence in this area of my life. Thank you for allowing God to work in and through your lives to be a bright light to others like me.

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