Bewildered Understanding
Holy God,
You hang rainbows across the darkened gray backdrop
of storm filled skies.
You mix dark green leaves and white magnolia blossoms
in one life-filled tree.
You take from your multi-colored palette and make crimson streaks
in a golden sunset.
Pretty awesome stuff!
I find my heart torn with bitter-sweet,
with sad-glad bewilderment.
I find my life is entangled with a weaving of light and dark.
I find that simplicity seems to move rapidly to complexity.
Teach me to appreciate the multi-splendored opportunities
that come my way.
So as I journey into this day
Remind me that you, great Creator,
are present in today’s crazy confusion.
Grant me wisdom and courage for the facing of each hour
and teach me to discern the possibility of You
in the bewilderment of my routine.
--Ben Keckler
06.22.11
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