"For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."
I Corinthians 13:12

Windows

Denis Brent Rees

As children we peered out the window standing still

on tiptoes we strained to see over the window sill

After much thought we came to a profound decision

the size of our window is what limited our vision

 

Parents sought homes built with windows galore

if there weren't enough they'd often build more

Curtains were parted wide open to let in the light

then later closed tightly to avoid the chill of night

 

Father You provide windows but oft limit their size

Your almighty wisdom being greater than we realize

As we grow in Your sight and love You more dearly

You give us larger windows to see things ever clearly

 

After darkness our eyes must adjust to bright rays

You adjust the view of our windows with early haze

You want our knowledge of You to grow and mature

windows are larger as a faith becomes fit and sure

 

Father You knew us before we came into this world

You know at what pace Your glory should be unfurled

You shed Your Light as Satan prefers then to blind us

Your Light is so bright even his darkness can't bind us

 

Father our windows enlarge as we are Spirit-driven

You know if we can handle more than You've given

Thank You for The Light You so lovingly sacrificed

may our windows be such they reveal Jesus Christ

 

In The Name of Christ Jesus

Amen!