Exodus 3:14 // A Poem

Exodus 3:14 

Written by Brooklyne 

I AM WHO I AM 

Why do you question My abilities?

Why do you make excuses for yourselves?

Will you not do as I ask you to do?

I AM WHO I AM 

Here is the sign you so unfaithfully asked for

A burning bush and a serpent rod

Now do you see, for I AM? 

I AM WHO I AM 

And yet you still are unsure

Will you believe after I give and heal your leprosy? 

Will you believe if I turn water to blood?

I AM WHO I AM 

Speak, for I will give you words

Be bold, for I am with you

Obey Me, for I AM

I AM WHO I AM 

You say you do not speak well

But who has made your mouth? 

Go, I will teach you what to say

I AM WHO I AM

Oh Ye of little faith

I ask for you to be apart of My plan

My plans will always prevail, for I AM

I AM who I AM 

Go and have faith

Believe in Me

For I AM WHO I AM!

Exodus 3:14 NKJV

“And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And He said, 'Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you.'" 

I wrote this poem when I was struggling with God just like Moses was in Exodus chapter three. Moses kept voicing excuses and doubts when God was right there, performing miracles and signs. Even though Moses saw God's power first hand, he still complained and finally asked God to find someone else to do the work that He wanted him to do. 

Eventually, Moses came around and did the work. But reading those passages in the Bible one night, I was like "Come on, Moses. What's it going to take for get you to trust in God's plan? He has already done so many amazing signs, why are you being so stubborn about this? God told you that He was going to be with you, and you still doubt... seriously??" 

And as soon as I thought these things about Moses, I realized that I myself have a lot in common with him. When God asks me to do something, or maybe He only asks of me to wait, I complain and doubt. Yes, I am very much so like Moses. I doubt in God's plan for me. I doubt even though I know He is all-mighty. I doubt even though I see his miracles.

So how do we overcome our own doubt and fear in God's plan? Good question, I wish I knew the answer too it, but what I do know that we have to go to God and be real with Him. I think we have to lay everything (our fears, worries, excuses, etc.) out on the table and let Him help us. We can't do it on our own.

Today, that is my goal, to complain about my worries LESS, and to trust Him with them MORE. Who's with me?? 

Could you relate to this poem? Has God ever asked you to do something you didn't feel like you could, or wanted too? What did you think of the song I included? 

Talk to me in the comments! (P.S. This is my 80th post!!! Any ideas to celebrate when I reach my 100th post??)