Mirror

When I look at the mirror, 
I cry, I sigh… 
I see an imperfect child of God 

I see my big eyes and bulging eye bags 
The lines of my face ,
My crooked lips and ears 

I see the age in my white hair 
The fat body that sags ...
Sadness that can't be denied 

When God looks at me, 
He sees my eyes that cares for her loved ones, 
The tears from sacrifices 
He sees my lips that encourages and the ears that listens 

When God sees my white hair, He sees my wisdom in years 
My fat body, a healthy soul 
An overflowing love for His people. 

When I look at the mirror, 
I smile, I laugh…. 

And one day soon, I will see as God sees me …

an imperfect child but always perfect in His love.

Ericka Gwen

In Your Perfect Time

Lord, You know me better than I know myself

And Your plans are greater than mine

No mind is wiser than Yours

No hands is mightier than Yours

No time is more perfect than Yours

This, I know, my Lord …

But, Lord, should I forget that You know me

And I keep complaining

And I keep on insisting

And I keep on pursuing

My plans rather than heeding Yours,

Forgive me Lord, for I am weak.

But with Your grace and strength, Lord

I stand

I walk

I abide

By Your plans, in Your honor, in Your perfect time!

by Grace B. Madriñan

I Love the Way

I love the way You wake me up in the morning

as if You're saying, "Wake up, my sweet"

barely above a whisper

when the wind brushed my face.

I love the way You supply me with love songs to sing,

With voice to shout Your Name

With sweet scents to face the morning

Not like a fearful girl, but a brave one to breeze the day.

I love the way You make me smile with every person I meet

When You smile back at me in the face of a stressful day

When You provide the littlest surprises everytime I open my inbox and

Find Your message there.

I love the way You carry me home

Cuddled up like a little child tired of playing all day

The way You unmasked me and cleansed me and bring out the human in me

When You lulled my soul to sleep.

- erickagwen

Every day is a love song

by Erickagwen

Every day is a love song

Seeing the morning in its perfect glory.

The sun uncovering the shadows

And revealing all its hues.

Every day is a love song.

A kiss on the cheek

A sweet embrace

A warm smile...

Every day is a love song

A shelter in the rain

A companion in a lonely hour

The calm after a storm

Every day is a love song.

An answered prayer.

The word of promise.

A renewed hope.