I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all, but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess. ~ Martin Luther

The old television shows
with long white poles spinning
white plates balanced on each.
They actually managed to keep it up…
for a while. That’s me. For a while
adequate. Then crash!
You want someone available
to carry the china cups
without spilling a drop
to move the long heavy table
without damaging the walls
to catch you when you forget the step
and fall on your face.
We want God to be better than that
not a servant, not servile.
But that’s our picture.
He doesn’t hold himself out
to deal with only important stuff
to be the ruler of the universe.
He’ll actually accept
graciously and gladly
whatever I’m willing
to let go of.