A Very Thin Line

Jen Scheuermann is reminded of the one thing that prevents feelings of helplessness from leading to despair.

I think sometimes
There’s a very thin line
Between helplessness and despair. 

On the helpless side­
I am quick to describe 
All that I cannot do. 

But the Lord helps me see
It’s my inability
That leads to His providential care. 

On the hopeless side
I again describe
All that I cannot do. 

But my inability
Weighs heavily
And I’m crushed beneath my cares. 

Yesterday 
I toed this line
Between helplessness and despair. 

Though my feet rested
In my poverty,
I nearly toppled over. 

Steadied only by 
The Grace of God
When I lifted my voice in prayer.

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