I do not see what God sees when I look in the mirror.
I see a woman weighted by decades lived,
outwardly wasting away.
God sees Genesis perfection
inwardly renewed day by day
a finite likeness of His own nature
Imago Dei ˗˗ image of God.
From Adam’s hand flew a stone of sin
shattering the image
splintering the reflection
stretching a chasm between divine and mortal.
Perfection came walking
Christ, the Chasm-healer
His arm round my shoulders
we look in the mirror together.
My likeness melds into His˗˗
conforming to the image of God’s Son.
I am Imago Dei ˗˗ intended to reflect His image
the same way the moon reflects the sun.
When I make choices, when I create, when I love
a glimmer of Him shines out,
changing me from glory to glory
until it is His face I see in the mirror.
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful, dear Valerie. Thank you for this lovely reflection of His glory. You have blessed us well.
ReplyDeleteBlessings back to you.
Thank you for your gracious comment, Wendy. I see His reflection in you too.
DeleteBeautiful lines! What a lovely poem. Thank you, Valerie!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the poem, Brenda. I don't often write poetry however this one gently nudged me to write it.
DeleteThanks Valerie for the reminder of who we really are.
ReplyDeleteIn these days of identity confusion, we can stay focused when we remember we are made in His image. Thanks for commenting, Elizabeth.
DeleteWell done, Valerie! This message is so needed in a time when the enemy is stealing and destroying identities every chance he gets. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Terrie. You know a little about the birth of this poem, so your comment means a lot.
DeleteHi Valerie! Your poem is superb and is why I love poetry. Your words are like a warm security draped over sagging shoulders. A relief from burdens all too common in the world. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your expressive comment, Alan. We can be hard on ourselves sometimes, so a reminder that we are made in God's image helps keep us centered.
DeleteBeautiful poem love it and thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for your positive comment.
DeleteThanks for the beautiful poem this morning, and reminding us how God sees us. Just this morning I was reading Abraham's story and stopped at the verse, "Abraham believed God, and God counted it to him as righteousness." God looks beyond our imperfections, frailties, and failures and sees our heart of faith and love for him.
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on your wins in the Fall Contest!!
Thank you, Sandi. You are so right .... we are loved by a gracious, forgiving God!
DeleteThank you for this profound poem, Valerie. It reminds me of some of the things Steve Bell spoke and sang about. It was nice to meet you at conference!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your comment, Barb. And thank you for your suggestions when we had a chat down by the lake. They are worth thinking about. Blessings as you begin your new position as president!
DeleteWhat a beautiful and profound poem, Valerie. It touched me in ways I was not expecting. Thanks for your unique way with words. Good to meet you at the conference. Hope to get a chance to chat next time. Thanks for this gift.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your positive comment, Sharon. Now that I've enjoyed my first InScribe conference, I hope to attend more. Then we can have that chat!
DeleteStunning! I just got around to reading posts that I missed while away. You never disappoint!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tracy! I so enjoyed meeting you at conference. You are inspiring!
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