The poem from "The Purpose Driven Life"

June 28, 2010
Monday

I'm not exactly a super religious person, but here's an awesome poem from the book "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. The poem is by Russell Kelfer and it starts on page 25.

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You are who you are for a reason, you are a part of an intricate plan.
You're a precious and perfect unique design, called God's special woman or man.

You look like you look for a reason. Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb, you're just who he wanted to make.

The parents you had were the ones he chose, and no matter how you may feel, they were custom-designed with God's plan in mind. And bear the Master's seal.

No, that trauma you faced was not easy. And God wept that it hurt you so;
but it was allowed to shape your heart so that into his likeness you'd grow.

You are who you are for a reason, you've been formed by the Master's rod.
You are who you are, beloved, because there is a God!

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Like I said, I'm not super religious but I first saw that poem a few years ago and it really inspired me. Have a good day. Jessi