I Believe

I believe that God can take a winter-scarred tree

and bring life to its branches

budding greenness

growing and pushing

becoming

I believe that He can take those same chlorophyll leaves

and change them to glorious splendor

golden brown

scarlet

orange

and yellow

Radiating His glory

Proving His faithfulness

unchanging care

through each moment

each season

each year.

 

I believe that God can take a wounded, scarred me

and bring life to my being

budding forgiveness

growing love

pushing on

slowly becoming.

I believe that He can take those same baby wings

and change them to

radiant fulfillment

caring

sharing

meekness and brokenness

Radiating His image

Proving His power

undying love

through each scar

each weakness

each imperfection.