Unless the strings are tightly stretched
They cannot start to sing
Until each one is fit in place
No harmonies will ring

But when the Master turn the pegs
Bringing each one up to key
He commands them each to hold their note
Whether G, one A, one B

And the song of Christ is known the best
By those He’s tuned His way
And who by grace will sing those notes
He has written for today!

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, 
for those who are called according to his purpose. 
Romans 8:28 ESV

Unless the Strings are Tightly Stretched
By Peter Caligiuri
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7 thoughts on “Unless the Strings are Tightly Stretched”

1. Good one…so true

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   • Thanks Gary. Hope you are having a blessed Summer.

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2. Aaron is stretching us some right now as he dreads an upcoming visit from a family member. I really needed to read what you wrote here about being tuned Christ’s way and singing the song of trust He has for me.

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   • Yeah and I need to read it too. That tuning is definitely a work still in progress!

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3. Love it! Wonderful Jesus!

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4. Ahh I love this! Clever, creative, wise, and true!!

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5. “Unless the strings are tightly stretched…” Pete, your poem is powerful and poignant! May he keep tuning me! Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Many blessings!

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