We all have times and situations where we feel stuck, when our circumstances hold us fast like mud, become seemingly stagnant, and we can see no relief on the horizon. Acknowledging where we are helps, but the most important thing is to realise, no matter how long it takes and how hard we might find it—this won’t last forever.
We won’t always be caught up in our past or chained to habits we long to break free from. If our life is rooted in Christ, then we can set sail for freedom at any time. Nothing is set in concrete when we surrender our lives to Him.
And even if our situation doesn’t alter one iota, we can. By God’s mercy and grace, we can learn to change our perspective, adopt a new way of thinking about things and sail into calmer waters internally as storms continue to rage around us.
Stuck
When I feel stuck in a place of shame or pain, a puddle of difficulty
or an ocean of longing, a river of uncertainty, I remind myself that
this too shall pass and I will rise again, with holy Hope billowing
from my rooted soul like a mainsail, and Faith holding hard as
an anchor for my hurting heart, steering me away from dangerous
shipping lanes toward the Rock, who I am stuck fast to and who
steadies us through every storm we might have to go through
It’s hard to sense our salvation at hand when we’re stuck on thorny
ground, riddled with doubt and can see no way out, or we’re fixated
on things that steal and captivate our souls, but prove to be leaky
vessels, nothing but holes, just sieves that sift, leave us thirsty and
drained, desiring more, as we lose ourselves and our grip on God
While we might sometimes get ourselves into a jam, let us seek to
remain glued to God, stuck fast on his endless mercy, forgiveness
and love, because he is the Centre of our hearts, the great I AM
who freely gives gifts of grace—and is eternally stuck on us
© joylenton
I’m thankful for not being stuck for words as I share my 5 minute poem with the fantastic #FMF writing crew today, using the prompt word: “stuck.” You are warmly invited to write with us and to read the great posts being shared. Just click here to join us there. Thank you! 🙂
Poetry Joy 
Very inspiring poem! The truth is there. Things will shift and we will move forward.
Absolutely, Gabriele. Thanks for visiting! 😊
Thanks for these words friend. Beautiful!
You’re welcome, Tara! It’s always a blessing to see you here, my friend. 😊💜
This is a beautiful poem, Joy! Thanks for sharing!
It’s amazing what comes forth in response to a prompt, isn’t it, Lesley? A gift and a surprise all in one. I’m so glad you enjoyed this poem! 😊❤
Love these lines especially, Joy – such precious truth – thankful for you:
and I will rise again, with holy Hope billowing
from my rooted soul like a mainsail, and Faith holding hard as
an anchor for my hurting heart, steering me away from dangerous
shipping lanes toward the Rock, who I am stuck fast to and who
steadies us through every storm we might have to go through
Anna, I am thankful we always have the opportunity to start over and begin again with God. His Hope stirs our faith into action and encourages us when we feel weary in ourselves journey. It’s lovely to hear how those lines have spoken to you, my friend! Blessings and love. xo 😊💗
I love the beautiful picture of hope and faith you paint here, Joy. The lines in the last picture especially touched me and so describe how it is sometimes in my own soul. Thank you for these encouraging reflections! Love and hugs to you!
Trudy, as so often happens when I write, God provides a word for my own heart to take note of. Those lines are that “listen to this” for me this week, and I am grateful they have spoken to you too. Love and hugs to you, dear friend! xo 😊💜
Love that mainsail of holy hope! Ahoy, better days!
Oh, me too, Laurie! Amen to those “better days” for both of us! Love and hugs. xo 😊💜
Reblogged this on Pastor Michael Moore's Blog and commented:
A poignant reminder ❤️❤️
Thank you, Michael! I’m glad this spoke to you, dear friend. 😊❤
It did indeed ❤️❤️
Dear Joy,
I am late in getting here to read your post, but God saved it just for when I needed it! Oh, these words:
While we might sometimes get ourselves into a jam, let us seek to
remain glued to God, stuck fast on his endless mercy, forgiveness
and love, because he is the Centre of our hearts, the great I AM
who freely gives gifts of grace—and is eternally stuck on us
What a treasure we have in these jars of clay: His grace and mercy so eternally stuck on us. I am so grateful for His reassurance that He will never give up on me, no matter how long it takes, He will keep helping me to get up and try again, in HIS strength! He truly is sufficient for all that I need. Blessings, love and hugs to you my dear sister! xoxo
Dear Bettie, you are always welcome here, whenever you can make it! I’m so grateful to have been the means of encouraging your heart, my friend. And I can truly relate to the all-sufficiency of God for our every need. He sustains us in our weakness, granting His grace and strength to endure and persevere and His wisdom and discernment to know just what we are capable of doing at any given time. This jar of clay is feeling distinctly cracked herself, but also amazed and thankful that God chooses to dwell within her! He will never give up on us. Blessings, love, hugs and continued prayers for a greater measure of healing and restoration for you and your beloved husband. xoxo 💜
Yes, we have all felt stuck, but we must remind ourselves that God in his infinite wisdom knows when the time is right. Beautiful post Joy. Have a blessed week.
That’s definitely the reminder we need! Thanks for reading and being here, Andrew. May your week be blessed too, my friend! 😊
Thank you