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My wife recently entered the second trimester of her pregnancy. In honor of this landmark in our life I’ve written a poem/reflection called “Meditation on Creation.”
I planted the seed that has become the fruit of my wife’s womb.
Marriage and fatherhood, gifts from God, reflection of Heaven, on earth as it is…
Marriage and fatherhood deepen life, joy, purpose,
and turns happiness into holiness.
Awed by the Creator and Sustainer of the cosmos.
Awed that His image is reflected in me,
that He presses into me with His Spirit,
that He allows me to see and hear His Word.
As I behold the vision the story unfolds.
East and West fade.
Catholic and Protestant disappear, as do Coptic and Orthodox.
Only Jesus remains.
Fiery vision of the throne.
“Look, the Lion who conquers,” says the strong angel.
Behold, the Lamb of God.
You own the cattle on a thousand hills
and uphold billions of stars in countless galaxies.
And yet you consider me
and give me gifts
and bless my wife’s womb.
To know You is to love You.
All creation bows before Your throne.
Amen.
