by Brian Troyer

Created on: June 26, 2009   Last Updated: July 02, 2009

Deep, soothing peace wells forth from my inmost being

And washes over my tired spirit

As Your holy hands caress my brow.

Your gentle touch

And the sight of Your indescribable beauty

Bring absolute joy to my soul.

Oh, how I have longed for the greatness of Your presence,

As close and still as a scorching, humid day,

Yet more welcome than a cool breeze,

Carrying with it the aroma of morning dew and honeysuckle.

Now, in Your arms,

All the troubles of the dark world fade away;

Only Your everlasting faithfulness remains.

As I come to this sweet revelation,

I let myself sink into the billowy softness

Of Your radiant wings.

You say to me

Be still and know.

And I realize, How can one not know?'

Your grace has been made evident to all

Through the stark beauty of the creation You gave to us.

The great rainforest teeming with life,

The majestic mountain peaks,

All nature serves as a testament to Your glory.

Each snowflake unique,

Each daisy in the meadow of millions,

A glimpse of Your wonderful being.

As I reflect on these things,

I am overwhelmed with gratitude.

I look into Your eyes,

Diamonds of fire set in a face of frozen light,

Yet not a cold face,

But one that seems ready to laugh with joy at any moment.

You gaze back at me

And Your sweet lips spread

Into a smile brighter than the Sun,

And warmer than a sunbathed rock.

Your voice thunders to me like a waterfall,

Yet is more delicate than midnight snow

Falling in a silent forest.

Your words burst forth from the depths of Your wisdom,

Well done good and faithful servant.

These are the words I have longed to hear,

The words that complete the indescribable satisfaction,

The pure wonder of your gentle touch.

As I hear those words,

Your fingers slowly sweep over my lips,

Close my awe-filled eyes,

And draw me into

The Fullness of Your Glory.

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