Burlap is good if you want to see through something,
Or if you want water to leak through,
But it’s not much good at keeping you warm
Or holding up when you’re working hard
Like when you’re on your knees all the time.
Denim, on the other hand, is sturdy and strong,
And even when it finally gets a hole in it
You can patch it with more denim
And the patch holds just fine.
Burlap, like doubt and unbelief
Doesn’t wear well
Or feel comfortable
Or look particularly fashionable
Denim, like faith
Is durable and lasting
Feels better the longer you wear it
And never, ever goes out of style.
This old notebook was falling apart at the seams
And this recycled “redeemed” denim rescued it,
Made it useful again,
Which is what faith in the Living God does for us.
May God bless you with a denim faith
As you walk through this chapter in your life with Him!!
SO SO GOOD!!! Excellent thought… Especially for a burlap loving girl like me. I use it as a decoration throughout my house, but I would never wear it because it’s scratchy and it sheds rough little bits that can get in our eyes and cause a big problem. So the burlap is nice to look at but not functional. Denim isn’t the best for decorating but is without a doubt the best to wear. It’s strong, long lasting, and forever a classic. I want to always have “denim” faith. I love this analogy. ❤️
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Thanks a bunch! I actually decorated my office in recycle denim. I love it. (And it’s an INEXHAUSTIBLE resource…)
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Love this analogy! Great post 🙂
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Thank you! You should see my office at work. Decor a la recycled denim!
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