"Now I know that you fear God,
because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son."
--Genesis. 22:12 (NIV)
It was given by God
to be enjoyed
and used for His glory.
It was a gift.
And how attractive it was.
Others noticed
and applauded.
It was a gift.
I began to love it dearly.
It consumed all my moments;
I was charmed.
It was a gift.
I feared it would be taken away;
it was my treasured possession,
I clung to it tightly
It was a gift.
Then I heard the Voice.
"Surrender the gift;
return the gift."
I wept.
I traveled a long,
tortuous road.
My heart was broken.
I was about to lose my gift.
By a strength not my own,
I raised my will.
"Here is Your gift;
I love You more."
He accepted back His gift,
then returned it to me.
I heard Him say,
"You passed the test."
