Wednesday, August 1, 2018

the grace of imperfection

Lord,
thank you
for the grace
of imperfection—
chipped plates,
cracked earth
still clinging to dry grass,
scuffs on the car’s finish,
stacks that need filing,
laundry to be washed.

Here in the midst of these trifles
I wonder about the imperfection
of the injustice that was done to you,
my Jesus—crucified beauty—
your death, my grace—
your disfigurement, my shape—
your lashes, my healing.

Enough with image—
thank you
for the grace
of imperfection.
Love beyond measure,
taking me as I am,
just as I am—
captive to your
foolishness,
Christ.


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the grace of imperfection
by troy cady






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