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I, An Icon Reflected

I, not an icon in myself
But an icon, reflected
In the image of God.

For I am a human being
Who was created by God
Made to be a little like Him.

Mystery of mysteries
Formed out of the dust
Awakened by His breath.

Before the Great Fall
In perfect Communion
Man and Woman with God.

Broken by rebellion
Every one turned away
To make themselves icons.

But God made a perfect way 
His Son to pay the price
To break our bondage to sin.

I, an icon reflected
Made to be a little like God
Breaking all my idols for Him.
  











Written on 4/14/15

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/16/2015 5:23:00 PM

Great testimony of your faith..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Thanks for stopping by my work "Bio"..I added some more but I don't know if you read the finished version or not..Sara

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/16/2015 6:46:00 PM

Thank you, Sara, for your kind words. God bless you and your family :)

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/16/2015 4:11:00 PM

Thank you, Eileen, for your kind comments :) You have a sweet heart. God bless!

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/16/2015 4:14:00 PM

You have a sweet heart, Eileen :) Thanks for your kind comments!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/16/2015 3:08:00 PM

Laura...what a testament to your faith, dear one. It's so lovely. Every line...truthful. It's in the breaking of the idols that we most struggle. God wants our warmest affections and the best of our time and talents. That's where the struggle lies. Lovely write. Thanks for your encouraging visits of late. You must be an angel in disguise. Hugs

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/16/2015 6:45:00 PM

Thank you, Eileen, for your kind comments:) You are a dear one, I can tell. May God bless you as you go about your days and keep you in His care!

Jan Allison

Date: 4/14/2015 6:14:00 PM

I love your spiritual take on the theme - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/14/2015 6:21:00 PM

Thanks, Jan! GL to you as well :)