A child's prayer
Inspired by a children's devotion.
Dear lord, I am so, so very small:
Children's devotion this morning.
Which doesn't make it false to me at all
this version of myself that has been forming.
They are so very very small
these little pupils of mine,
but so am I I'll gladly say,
in the gaze of The Devine.
See, I've been watching them learn and grow,
all the little victories they've won.
But I've been watching my growth as well
allowing my own tiny self to become.
They learn to do puzzles on their own,
small steps toward independent.
A picture drawn, a letter written,
they come to nap time spent.
My puzzle can't be solved alone
i'm learning to be dependant.
Only a carpenter could my pieces fit,
and seams are joined as I repent.
They fall into a restful sleep
before they start again,
I cover them with warm soft throws
wisper comfort over them.
My need for rest is satisfied
wthin his warm embrace.
He calms me with forgivness
and covers me with grace.
Dear Lord, we are so, so very small,
it's the foundation that they and we should know.
And you have claimed us one and all.
as into your arms we go.
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