New Friend

What a gift is a friend

Someone to know me

A voice that has a journey behind it

One of depth and beauty

Does she get it completely?

I think she might

Each path has its uniqueness

But some overlap

Dovetailing enough to open the heart

Does she know me?

Clearly some, but is it enough?

Time will tell

Could the common ground anchor us?

Can the shared part unite?

Take root and hold fast?

More importantly: does Father will it?

Ever I have sought to be understood

That deep yearning

To know and be known

Seen, accepted, embraced

Forgiven of past and temporary failings

Treasured for the real and eternal

And how I long to return it

To pour out the cup

As readily as I am willing to drink of it

Father, thank you for a new friend

A sister first and forever

And perhaps a lover

A bird of a feather

Another swan

Flying away from the lies

That we were ever ugly ducklings

Another beautiful broken heart

Alive in you

Rising from the ashes

Embracing the light

Bless this woman, Abba

Open the treasures of wisdom and knowledge

Flood her spirit with grace

Deepen her already considerable beauty

Establish her

Stretch out her tent pegs

Open her mouth wide and fill it

That she would know you!

To live ever awash in the glory of who you are

Lover and beloved

Flying in the river of your beauty

Walking on the clouds of your peace

Swimming in the bedrock of your reality

Open before her your vision for her

The dazzling display of a destiny in you

The plan you have ever held for her

From before the foundations of the earth

The fullness of that indescribable glory:

Oneness with her King

Another son to you

Only this one: a beautiful daughter

Clothed in the sun

Radiating your terrific brilliance

Bringing your kingdom in the earth

Preparing to be wed to the Master

Stephen Pursell, 4/3/14