For Such a Time As This

I wrote this nearly 6 years ago — SIX! I shudder at the thought of posting it publicly, as I am certainly not a poet. However, God once used the story of Esther to help me see that perhaps the random events in my life were not nearly as random as I once thought. And it was in the midst of the struggle that I stumbled through the writing of this. May you come to know without a doubt that the God who called Esther to greatness is calling you to a throne as well.

Will you use your position for Him?

She quietly stared out the window, unsure of what to do
Her people or the fearsome king, a conflict would ensue
She faced the greatest task she’d known, a feat she’d meet alone
Except for the God of Israel, the God she’d always known

Why am I here, what can ever be the reason for this charge
I am not fit, nor qualified, this task is far too large
For a woman of my imperfections, what skills could I bring
To face this mighty ruler, I can not do a thing

But try she must she could not turn from this holy call
She must step out in faith to the God who’s over all
Come tomorrow, she’d face the king; her life might not be spared
But gentle words she heard nearby, “for this you’ve been prepared.”

What mind can ever fathom the wonder of God’s ways
Questions unanswered, confusion, uncertain numbered days
But this we know for certain, this truth we cannot miss
We were brought to this place, this hour for such a time as this

A God who knows our names and numbers every stand of hair
Could not, would not leave us alone in the midst of our despair
He has moved with rhythm, purpose toward a priceless end
He has brought us to this place, this hour, just steps from where we’ve been

And if today brings grief and loss, embrace the pain at hand
knowing that today’s fierce storm will dawn with light again
But if today is full of grace, much joy and dancing feet
This, too, I’ll welcome and enjoy for pain I’m sure to meet

Each experience, grief and joy have made a sturdy frame
and given tools and truths to use, and for our hearts to train
God weaves together life as threads to make a three-cord strand
One not easily broken, a life that’s sure to stand

So, no matter what today may bring, a king or fearsome foe
God knew long before you did, His seeds in you he’s sown
His truth in you invested, and his power in you to spare
There is nothing that can change the fact, for this you’ve been prepared

What mind can ever fathom the wonder of God’s ways
Questions unanswered, confusion, uncertain numbered days
But this I know for certain, this truth I cannot miss
I was brought to this place, this hour for such a time as this.

~ Michele Cushatt, November 11, 2003