lift, teach, bless

I believe in goodness

That lifts us when we're down. 

I believe in joy

That teaches it's alright to frown. 

I believe that everything 

That shows us who God is

Can lift and teach and bless us 

When we least expect it. 

fly, sing, try

Beautifully breathless butterfly, 

Why do you fly from me? 

Songs that softly and gently sing, 

Why do you fly to me? 

Dancing, leaping, longing, 

Why do you fly in time, 

You delicate, darling flower

Caught in an unrelenting breeze? 

So lovely and fine, 

You invite me and entice me

To breathe, sing, and dance

In the charm of your sweet melody

Of fragrance fine. 

Sweetest, dearest heart—

Allow your light within to dispel the dark.

Let your song of goodness create a new sound.

Discover purity of the divine

As you fly, sing, and try. 

recovered

With bandaged heart, 

I take the mirror, 

Crashed and broken, 

Searching my reflection

In every shard of glass, 

and the question, 

"Will I ever be recovered enough?"

Begins knocking around in my head. 

The shards become reflections 

Of him and me

Offering a certain quality

To the demanded answer—yes. 

I believe

I believe in God

Who is my Father true. 

I believe He made a plan 

To guide me and you. 

I believe the world is where

I will find my treasure 

When I seek in faith and love

Without measure. 

jump in

Raindrops, falling fast

Love surrounds you—let some in

Puddles everywhere