Vessel for the Master

The Master, Jesus Christ,
He’s on the lookout for
A vessel that wants Him;
One that’s clean and pure.

For if a vessel has
Been found to be unclean,
The water that it holds,
Likewise, it will be seen.

The vessel God looks for
Is one that doesn’t cling
To the life it has,
But is an offering.

A holy, selfless heart
That loves the Master so,
This is what He’s pleased with
When where He goes we go.

Something beautiful
Did the Master form.
He knew who you would be,
Long before you were born.

Your life has a purpose;
Something very grand.
It will be accomplished,
If you’re in God’s Hand.

A wonder to behold,
You’re a gift from God;
Made into His likeness,
All heaven stands awed.

God wants to work through you,
Through every single vessel.
Will you let Him do this?
Remember, you are special.

-- Charity Lacroix, age 14

"But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work."  (2 Timothy 2:20-21 NKJV)

"For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God; and that no man transgress and defraud his brother in the matter because the Lord is the avenger in all these things, just as we also told you before and solemnly warned you. For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification." (1Th 4:3-7 NASB)

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (Rom 8:28 NASB)

"The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands." (Psalm 138:8 NIV, 1984)

More of our children's poems: 
Seashore
The Spirit is willing
Pearl in the Sand
He Wants To Be Involved
Boldly Bring
Within His Will

Attribution notice: Most Scripture quotations taken from the NASB. Other Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, unless otherwise noted.


Author's note:  The poems in this blog were written by my children, ages seven through fourteen. The "Why This Blog" post explains how the Lord inspired these poems in answer to a prayer during illness. I also recommend visiting my children's blog, A Brush with Life, where you will also find beautiful art they have drawn for the glory of God. You can access my complete blog directory at "Writing for the Master."  The "Drink from the Vine" fine art © 2013 is by Dee Lessard. All rights reserved by the artist. Now I'd like to ask a very important question.

Do You Want to Know Him?
If you want to know Jesus personally, you can. It all begins when you repent and believe in Jesus.  Do you know what God's Word, the Bible says?

“Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.’” (Mar 1:14b-15).  He preached that we must repent and believe.

Please see my explanation of this in my post called "Do You Want to Know Jesus?"

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Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International.  He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org.