Divine Surrogacy

When I cannot see You,
And my needs threaten to engulf me,
I focus on those who love me,
Whose shoulders bend in my support,
Always fueled by Your unconditional love,
And I receive Your love, Your support, through them.

When I cannot see You,
And my way seems unclear,
I can see those who surround me,
You call my attention to their needs, even their pleasure,
And I find my way as I serve them with deeds of active love
That help me past my innate selfishness.

When I cannot see You,
Those around me help me grow
With innumerable opportunities to stretch
Into the woman You call me to be.
It's in giving and receiving, in balanced synergy
That You encourage my devotion and confirm Your sovereignty.

When I cannot love You enough,
I turn to those around me,
I open my heart and let Your love flow through me
Unchained, unrestricted,
An intricate tapestry of passion and strength
Woven together with strands of faith.

When I cannot love You enough,
I remember that love and faith are words of action,
You gave Your all for me, once, though Your love is everlasting,
I cannot give too much; I cannot serve too humbly,
I cannot repay Your intimate sacrifice,
But I can see You in those around me.