Jennie (Then She Handed Me A Flower)

1
I had a bad day.
A boy broke my heart.
I feel worthless, ugly, and alone.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me I am precious, beautiful, and loved.
2
I had a bad day.
Mom drank to much and locked me out.
I'm confused, hurt, and unsure.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me God has a plan even when I don't.
3
I had a bad day.
First day of school.
Wandering the campus alone and scared.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me that God my best friend will bless me.
4
I had a bad day.
My Dad touched me for the last time.
Heart and body shaking and broken.
The she handed me a flower,
Reminding me God has made me peaceful and whole.
5
I had a bad day.
Night mares flooded again.
Seeing her face, the face I destroyed.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me God was holding her forever.
6
I had a bad day.
Lost my job, car wouldn't start, and rent is due.
Feeling like a failure and hopeless.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me God provides and gives hope.
7
I had a bad day.
Looking in the mirror seeing only trash.
Cuts hidden show my strength and weekness.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me to let him to be strong when I'm weak.
8
I had a bad day.
Homework due and the baby is sick.
Always behind, unable to catch up.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me God will send relief and joy.
9
I had a bad day.
Parents yelling and fighting again.
Emotions of anger, fear, and uncertenty.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me of the security and protection of my creator.
10
I had a bad day.
My teacher told me I was stupid in front of the class.
Passion, anger, and remorse fill my mind.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me that God has my back and stands behind me.
11
I had a bad day.
The scale read 92 lbs.
It dawns I have a problem as dread grips me.
Then she handed me a flower,
Reminding me I can do all things through Christ.
12
I had a bad day.
Life was over wealming the gun was waiting at home.
Dead emotions no reason to live.
Then she handed me a flower,
It saved my life.

12 Roses
12 People
12 Lives

1 Person listening to God's prompting.
What would happen if we all listened a little better?
12 x ?
How many lives changed?
How many people saved?
Think about that.

Thank you my best friend. You have inspired me. You DO make a difference. I love you!

Comments

Austyn Naegle said…
All I have to say is WOW.
Anonymous said…
I agree with Austyn. This is so inspiring and beautiful:) Good job Sarah and Jenny
Anonymous said…
That last comment was by Derek lol
Sarah said…
Aw thanks guys :) Wow is for Jennie :)

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