The more I look at you, the more I see Him.
I mean, you.
His daughters each different.
Each one with your own beauty adding to the mosaic that is the human race.
You, with your pictures engraved on your skin,
matching the soft amber of your eyes.
You, with your weathered cheeks and hands that have seen much life,
and whose heart bursts with love and compassion because of it.
You, with your hands that never stop helping
and your tongue that never stops praising.
You. The way you mother your children.
Not perfectly, no.
But, with tenderness and a heart willing to say I'm sorry when needed.
You. Discovering anew the gifts within yourself.
You shine.
You make me laugh.
My life has more joy because of the way your heart comes through those smiling words.
You remind me that there is good and beauty in the world.
You who,
light up in your own skin.
shine with the uniqueness that only you can.
You are beautiful, just the way you are.
Don't. ever. stop.
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I mean, you.
His daughters each different.
Each one with your own beauty adding to the mosaic that is the human race.
You, with your pictures engraved on your skin,
matching the soft amber of your eyes.
You, with your weathered cheeks and hands that have seen much life,
and whose heart bursts with love and compassion because of it.
You, with your hands that never stop helping
and your tongue that never stops praising.
You. The way you mother your children.
Not perfectly, no.
But, with tenderness and a heart willing to say I'm sorry when needed.
You. Discovering anew the gifts within yourself.
You shine.
You make me laugh.
My life has more joy because of the way your heart comes through those smiling words.
You remind me that there is good and beauty in the world.
You who,
light up in your own skin.
shine with the uniqueness that only you can.
You are beautiful, just the way you are.
Don't. ever. stop.
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Linking up today with the following lovely communities.
Such good words here. I'm glad I came by from Beth's link up. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristin!
DeleteHi Ann! I am visiting from Three Word Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful study on how God sees us, and how we should see each other. I especially like your reference to light. So lovely.
Nice to meet you today!
Ceil
Thanks for stopping by, Ceil! This is my first Three Word Wednesday link up and what an encouraging group! Blessings!
DeleteBeautiful words, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI followed over from Holley's; I'll be visiting again.
Thanks for your kind words, Elaine! Blessings!
DeleteI'm so glad you found your way to Three Word Wednesday. I loved every word here. Holly has one beautiful link up going as every post I've come across that show here beautiful button is amazing. I'm thankful you have linked up with us and hope you will join us in future weeks.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!
Many blessings,
Beth
Thank you, Beth! Sorry I didn't put "new" in the line. :/ But, yes, I am new to your link up. I found you through Barbie at A Freshly Brewed Life. :) I love the idea behind your link up. Three words can say so much! Blessings to you and thanks for introducing yourself!
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