Dewdrops On The Grass Sparkle
Like A Rope Of Diamonds

*~Marian~

show me how to appreciate You.
show me to be in awe of your wonderful creation.
-seas and skies and depths and heights-
but teach me to find You in the everyday.

teach me
to smile when
the sun's rays creep in
through my curtains and with their warmth
kiss my face.

teach me
to listen quietly
to the sparrow that perches on my window,
singing his song
and glorifying You.

teach me
to marvel at
the rain that gently falls
and brings life
to a dead garden.

teach me
to laugh with
giggling children,
innocent and carefree,
and to treasure their thoughts and curiosity.

teach me
to be still
when You move around me
because that's where You hide-
in the small, everyday things

today
you made my day,
a special day
just like every day.......
        -cute crazy-

even when things slip away
from my hands
i will not slip from Yours
no matter how many times i fail You,
no matter what i do,
no matter what happens,
i will not slip from Your hands of grace
because life is not about
what i can do for myself but
what You've already done for me.
i will not slip from Your hands because
no one is able to steal what is in Your hands.

all i needed to find You was to lose

m y s e l f

want to see a smile
then give one away

Today The Sun Is Shining
And I Feel Like Dancing

*~Marian~

when you are in a drought of smiles
seeing one
is like a fountain