Seed of Faith

A tiny seed
born of need
Planted deep
     within the soil of my heart.
Will it not depart?

This seed of faith
Laid deep;
Solitary.
It’s sheath decays,
Lying prey
     to all that prowls
without its beckon;
Death to reckon.

This seed of faith;
It’s treasures now lay bare,
Deep below;
Darkness surrounds;
All hope is lost;
This tiny seed broken,
Laying bare
     the promises within.

With hope yet abandoned,
Evidence appears,
Though barely visible.
Out of death,
New life;
It’s journey to begin;
Delicate.
It’s purpose to fulfill.

Faith not forsaken
Begins its way;
To unfold,
     through darkness,
     it’s promises within.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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McBride  Avatar
August 3, 2013 at 10:37 PM
amen,, we must all die to this world before we can live,,only to be revealed by the lord
Spooner Avatar
August 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Thank you. Yes, and surrender is a difficult journey in itself. : )
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