A New Mother's Joy

 (See Luke 1:47-55)

Hallelujah to the One
Who introduced me to you!
Praise be the One
Who brings redemption
From the dry places
And renews the heart
With long-awaited dreams!
Blessed be His name!

For I could not imagine
The visions He held
For me, to hold you in my arms.
I didn't fathom this goodness
To be my future.
But here you are,
My precious child!!

And the ones He destined
To be in my life,
I would not change 
Its course or story writ.
You are magnificent!
Perfectly made in the image
Of the One who knew your name
Before I thought of your existence.

You are dearly loved,
Cherished, and my treasure!
I get to proclaim
You are Mine;
The grandest legacy
I could call my own.
To bear you is a responsibility
I do not carry lightly.
There is a glory
In your humanity being entrusted
Within my arms.

I pray that my words and actions
Credit Jesus, and honors you.
My body given to be 
Stretched, cut, bled and scarred
So that you may have life.
You are my pride and joy.
It was worth it;
And I would do it again,
All for you.
Becoming your mother
Is the greatest description
Of God's handiwork
In my life being manifested.

Obtained on friend's Facebook account