Prize

We all have doubts
from time to time
but that does not mean
there is no faith in mind.
Just because feelings
of inadequacy rise
does not mean unfaithfulness
is our newest prize.
We will all find ourselves
in predicaments here and there
but we also realize
there is a God who cares.
Moments will arise
when we want to speak
words of depression
that our hearts seem to seek.
However that too shall pass
as we fall into God
at moments we feel the faintest
and the most at odds.
His giant, gentle hands
will catch us as we fall
as we, His most cherished prize,
will be seen through it all.

The Most Promising Eight-Year Old

With a face like her mother's
and an attitude to match
this beautiful little girl
will become a lovely young lady and quite a catch.
Long, dark hair
flowing down her back,
there's already little to nothing
in any area that she lacks.
Personality, skills, brains, or looks,
God has blessed her with all of this.
Talents abounding and potential limitless,
she's a treasure that can't be missed.
With a voice of gold
she can say the sweetest words.
Whenever encountering another's bad day,
she can lift a spirit as if on the wings of a bird.
When she is underestimated
it drives her to prove a doubter wrong.
She loves a challenge, especially when a prize is promised,
so she can sing a victor's song.
She appreciates the ones who show her
the love she's always longed for;
to show the time and effort for her:
she will never ask for anything more.
Instead she will make you the proudest,
reciprocating love and faith ten-fold.
All of this flowing from within
the world's most promising eight-year old.