I used to like knowing everything
My life was easy, my questions answered
I was perfectly fine where I was at
Until my world crumbled apart
I look back and see the path I’ve trod
I never knew my course changed so often
I wish I could see the whole path ahead
But He only lets me see the very next step
Because if I saw every step of the way
I’m sure I’d skip a few step or two
And then I’d have to start over again
Thank the Lord for unanswered prayers
I’m trying to get used to not knowing
To be open to change, willing to adapt
For I find all my pain and suffering
Comes the moment I think I know something
And then what I know gets shattered in pieces
But at least I can let it go
Unlike many who gather the remnants
Trying to restore what can’t be made whole
I feel relieved to say “I don’t know”
Because if I know everything
I can’t possibly know any more
And my mind shuts off to further growth
Coming from a place of not knowing
Has let me understand much more
And cultivated a desire for learning
Enriching my soul with precious pearls
Jason Westlake
Mon, Aug 27, 2007
