The Making of a Monarch
By Lori Green
Inching.
Crawling my way.
Keeping my head above water.
It seems things never change.
Changing.
Shedding my old way.
But still, I’m stuck here.
Will I ever leave this place?
Growing?
I don’t know how to know.
What do I measure myself by?
It’s hard to see the growth.
Hanging.
I’m being still like You said.
I’m trusting You with everything.
I’m shedding what you said to shed.
Wilting.
I’m shedding skin again.
My legs are gone, I’m holding on.
Dear God, is this the end?
Quiet.
I’m covered and staying still.
It’s dark and cold but I’m trusting You.
Things are becoming more clear.
Shifting.
I’m beginning to see the light.
I feel a new day dawning.
I’m ready to emerge and fight!
Emerging.
I’m coming out brand new.
You told me I’d be different.
You gave me the light, the way, the truth.
Transforming.
My past has become unrecognizable.
You’ve given me new abilities.
Your power is undeniable.
Joyful.
I’m bringing joy wherever I go.
You took something ugly and made it beautiful.
Now the world can truly know.
Glory.
You give beauty for ashes.
Oil of joy for mourning.
Garments of praise for heaviness.
That you can receive the glory.
I give you glory in this transformation.
It’s not by might or power.
It’s only by your spirit.
I will be still and let you heal me.
I’ll be empty so you can fill me.
I’m yours. Every part.
You’re making me a Monarch.
1 Peter 2:9
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light
According to Merriam-Webster a monarch is:
1 : a person who reigns over a kingdom or empire: such as
- a sovereign ruler
- a constitutional (see CONSTITUTIONAL
entry 1 sense 3) king or queen
- one that holds preeminent position or power cotton, monarch of the textile world
Wall Street Journal - MONARCH BUTTERFLY
May 29, 2024
