You are My Canvas by Danielle Pickinpaugh

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Ephesians 2:10

 

You are my canvas, beautiful and white

You are my creation that I bring to life

I have molded your body, heart, and mind

You are made in my image, yet still one of a kind

 

You are my masterpiece, I created you with care

You are my child, I’ve numbered your hair

I am the potter, and you are my clay

So let me into your life each day

 

I see all the battles that you must go through

I see all the pain and suffering too.

I know this isn’t what you thought it’d be like

But I promise that when the time is right

 

The curtain will be lifted and the fog will clear

And you will see the whole painting I made for you, dear.

I have given you a journey, one that’s unique

A mission that only you can complete.

 

So don’t compare yourself to others and wish that were you

For there is no other heart that can do what you can do

Stay on course and keep seeking my Face

Always be thankful, and do not lose faith

 

For some things will be easy; some things will be hard

But when you look closely, my blessings aren’t far

Some things will come quick, and others take time

But I promise that you are never behind

 

For I have placed you right where I need you to be

Why? Simply to bring others closer to me.

I love you, my child, but I love all my sheep

And some have wandered away from my keep

 

So I put you right where you are today

To shine with the Spirit in the darkest of days

You don’t have to be perfect, don’t feel like you do

For that’s why my Son died for you

 

But remember you’re my canvas, a masterful design

You are my chosen, you will always be mine.