Shut In…Shut Out
Shut in…with my own thoughts.
Shut out…longing for their thoughts to be with me.
Shut in…with my own body.
Shut out…far from the body that can set me free.
Shut in…locked away from my community.
Shut out…separated from those with whom I need unity.
Shut in…why won’t anyone my phone ring?
Shut out…they must be busy working.
Shut in…why won’t anyone on my door knock?
Shut out…they must have lost track of the clock.
Shut in…why won’t anyone to my mailbox write?
Shut out…they must not feel my plight.
Shut in…with Spirit, Father and Son.
Shut out…by each and every other one.
Shut in…these walls I am hidden behind.
Shut out…out of sight, out of mind.
Shut in…what if the tables would turn?
Shut out…is this a lesson we must live to learn?
Christian Life Coaching Call to Action:
Have you ever felt this way? Are you feeling this way now? We shouldn’t have to feel this way as part of the body of Christ. Who do you know who may be feeling like this? How can you be the voice, heart, hands and feet of Jesus to them?
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Wonderful poem Arris. I think it very well tells the story that we all live at times — feeling disconnected. Thank you for the reminder that this is natural and that we can each help each other regain our sense of connection.
Comment by Shonnie — August 8, 2007 @ 5:28 am
The poem is so in tune with what’s on my mind these days and mentioned to my pastor’s wife this morning. My husband is chronically ill and pretty well housebound. He does work and that is where all his energy goes - to support us. He suffers from horrible chronic fatigue which is growing worse. One of my dearest friends who lives doors away from us is very, very ill since having two brain operations. Two couples in our church have extremely ill spouses. So my thoughts were this…to pray for these couples and let them know I am doing so. To not forget to uphold the healthy spouse as well because they are caring for the sick spouse and can grow weary in well doing. To encourage and pray that the ill ones find a place in God when they are convinced that the Lord has no practical place for them.
Comment by Denise Hill — October 7, 2007 @ 10:11 pm
Denise, what a beautiful way to use your challenging experience and learnings to help others. Praying for the ill person to find their place in God is such a compassionate and needed prayer. An illustration of 2 Cor 1:3-7. I pray that you and your husband will be wrapped in the quilt of God’s love, care and renewal as you persevere through these difficult times. Thank you for sharing.
Comment by Arris — October 8, 2007 @ 11:19 am