I Became A Vessel
A Poem by Pat Severin
This morning, things were different.
They truly weren’t the same,
for this had never happened.
God called me by my name.
I don’t mean it was audible,
but more like gentle urging,
yet there was no mistaking it,
His purpose, a clear surging...
Within me, I could feel it.
I knew what I should do.
Just like the Great Commission:
To share His word with you.
And so I did, as oft I do,
I wrote a Christian poem.
The words came pouring out of me
and I was not alone.
Yes, He was there beside me.
He helped me find the words.
I heard Him whisper in my ear
about what He observes...
Because He knows the things you need
to hear from Him through me.
He wanted me to tell you that
with you He’ll always be.
And most of all He wanted me
to tell you He loves you,
and never doubt that even when
this life may go askew.
That happens just to strengthen you
and make you turn to Him.
He’ll see you through, no matter what,
don’t let His light grow dim.
For He’s the Light, the Truth, the Way.
You can depend on that.
Ask what you need and even plead,
your problems He’ll combat.
So I'll conclude my poem and say
'Twas something new for me.
God chose me as His vessel
so His words could come to be.
Pat Severin, a retired Christian teacher and member of SCBWI, has been writing poetry for many years. Her poems are regularly featured in the online magazines, The Agape Review, The Clay Jar Review, Pure in Heart Stories, The Way Back to Ourselves and the Heart of Flesh Literary Journal. Additionally, she is regularly featured in the Southern Arizona Press Poetry Anthologies.
Pat is also a published contributor to the books, I Chose You, Rescue Dogs and their Humans, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Lessons Learned From My Dogand the upcoming book When Love Wags a Tale, Inspiring Stories of Love, Loyalty and Laughter coming out in 2024.
Her personal ministry is mailing weekly cards of encouragement to those going through hard life struggles.
