Mirrors

Buried beneath a lifetime of grit and grime
Hidden under layers of shadows of darkness
You found me
And slowly began Your restoration work,
Scrubbing and polishing me
Until I was completely unveiled,
Shiny, clean and made new


I was created to reflect what I see
So I turn my face towards yours
And as Your face shines upon me
I reflect that glory back to You


Then I realize
This is how You are magnified on earth,
Through countless living mirrors
Reflecting Your Presence and image
Love multiplied exponentially

Enemy

Every morning begins anew the battle
Every day I must step into my armor
Ready for war


Attacks are always imminent
Requiring my vigilance


The sounds of chaos seep into my awareness
But I strive to maintain my focus
Because they require it


I finally locate my usual foes
Fear, Doubt and Unbelief
They are cunning and subtle
Coming disguised in many forms
Some seemingly harmless
Some as familiar as my own thoughts


But they don't know my secret weapon
They don't know that I know
This battle has already been fought and won
My General has passed His victory to me


And then they see Him
Shining out of me
His light around me
His Sword in front of me


They glare at us in hatred
their mouths vicious
their thoughts malevolent
Still, they slowly retreat
to live to fight another day


I know that I will face them again
they do not give up that easily
Then again, neither do I.

Faith Leap

I can see it as I approach the edge
The vast, open, unknown
But instead of fear
Excitement hums within
Because I'm ready
Ready to abandon the known
Ready to jump into adventure
Ready to free fall with You
Because I have a feeling
Together we will fly