A Masterpiece

This post was originally published on November 12, 2011. While on family

vacation I am reposting some of my favorite previous posts. 

Every night as I put the boys to bed I sing them this song. They both lay there in their bunk beds, sometimes singing along, sometimes being rowdy and not paying attention, sometimes half asleep.

Last night was particularly special as Caedmon was out with Andy so I put Sammy to sleep by himself. Instead of singing to him as he laid in bed, I held him in my arms...his head on my shoulder and arms and legs holding on like a monkey. I love to feel Sammy's love. And to feel him receive my love. It wasn't long ago (only a few months really) that he would squirm to get out of my arms if I ever tried to hold him this way. But now he melts in my arms and loves to be held. As I sang these words over him last night, I prayed that God would allow the meaning to penetrate deep into his soul and that he would know that he truly is a beautiful, priceless masterpiece.

Before you had a name

Or opened up your eyes

Or anyone could recognize your face,

You were being formed so delicate inside.

Secluded in God's safe and hidden place.

With your little tiny hands, and little tiny feet,

And little eyes that shimmer like a pearl.

He breathed in you His song,

and to make it all complete

He brought the masterpiece into the world.

You are a masterpiece.

A new creation He has formed

And you're as soft and fresh as a snowy winter morn.

And I'm so glad that God has given you to me.

Little lamb from God, you are a masterpiece.