The Image of the Lord...

I have always seen God's face and character in nature... but during my time in Bolivia I began to see Him more and more in other places. This "poem" I wrote while I was there. I wrote it in reverence to God as I saw Him in the faces and lives of my students and as I saw them daily looking more and more like Him. It is amazing when we look where the face of the Father shows up. He is SO awesome, mighty and worthy!

Oh, breathtaking is your beauty Oh Lord! 

I see it in the giggle of Noelle and in the majesty of your mountains.

Oh, calming is your peace Oh Lord!

I see it in the posture of Anne and in the way the ravens soar above.

Oh, mighty are your words Oh God!

I hear it in the truth you speak through Katie and in the power of the creation you spoke into existence.

Oh, gentle is your touch Oh Lord!

I see it in the way Val loves the orphans and in the way you dot the land with springs of water.

Oh, mighty are you our deliverer! 

I see it in the chains you are breaking in Kristen and the way you provide for and protect your land.

Oh, awesome is your knowledge Oh God!

A thirst I see in Josh and in the way creation yearns for your truth to pour out.

Oh, great above all is your wisdom Oh Lord! 

A gift you have given Matt and a quality I see in the gentle folds of your mountains. 

Oh, awesome is your grace Oh Lord! 

A stream of which flows over Trevor's head like the river through the land bringing life to the valley.

Oh, joyful is your Spirit Oh God!

A joy I see beginning to seep out of Becky like the sun bursting through the clouds.

How righteous are you Oh Lord!

A thirst for which you are putting in Miriam like the desert thirst for rain. 

How much better are your plans Oh God!

Plans to prosper your daughter Kara like you prosper and uphold the flowers in a time of drought.

How worthy are you of praise Oh Lord!

Praise I see flowing out of Olivia like the wind flows between the mountains, bringing renewal to all in it's path.