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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.
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Beautiful!
My wife also just recently entered her 2nd trimester with our first child.
Congrats and best of luck to you and your family.
Comment by Klip February 4, 2008 @ 7:09 pmThat’s awesome, Klip. Congratulations. It’s an exciting time!
Comment by storbakken February 5, 2008 @ 9:31 amHallelujah!
May God continue to shine HIS face in your lives and in your wife’s womb. In Jesus Name…
More fire!! (in the oven too!!)
I’ve been blessed to have encountered your site, and trully feel encouraged by your walk. I have alot of family in Brooklyn and will be making a trip down to visit along with various churches, ie. The Brooklyn Tabernacle and Times Square Church. Hope to meet you soon.
Bless UP!!
Jerry, Toronto, CA.
Comment by Jerry C. February 5, 2008 @ 5:10 pm“Only Jesus remains…”
I like that line… Really good stuff, and congratulations brother! That is great news! Didn’t spend much time as a husband before taking on the role of father, did ya? God speed!
Comment by Brad February 7, 2008 @ 2:36 pmYes, brother. God speed!
Comment by storbakken February 7, 2008 @ 3:33 pmThat is so beautiful Jason…
Congratulations and bless the Lord Jesus for the precious life growing in your lovely wife’s womb! What a treasure you are being entrusted with.
My spirit bears witness that you will be wonderful parents in and by the grace of of God.
May the Spirit of the Lord rest upon this child all the days of his life, even from his mothers womb! ( or her ’s
)
Susan
Comment by faithwalk February 8, 2008 @ 2:18 amI really liked the poem!
We were planning on waiting a whole year when we first got married, but after 3 months we were like…”Why wait?!”
Comment by shanti February 15, 2008 @ 10:04 amI guess we didn’t wait too long before we had our first kid either.
Congradulations Jason and Vonetta! Beautiful poem!I’m so happy for you!
Comment by prema February 23, 2008 @ 3:22 pmI’ve been missing you around wordpress Jason ( even though I don’t have much time here myself these days ) and pray all is well!
May the Lord be with you and Vonetta, and bless your lives with His grace and peace.
Susan
Comment by faithwalk February 28, 2008 @ 1:34 amThank you for considering me. I’ve been very busy these days with the baby on the way, the new job, and a slew of other things. I hope to post again in a few days. May God’s grace continue to anoint you and keep you centered in the majesty of the Most High.
Comment by storbakken February 28, 2008 @ 4:27 pm