“Focus” [Jerusalem Bible Spanish – (Genesis 1:1-2)

I love the insight off the bat
In Chapter One – imagine that!
The darkness of obscurity
Was over chaos – couldn’t see –

But Spirit of life-giving God
Came, “fluttered” – which seems somewhat odd –
Not over chaos – that’s too deep,
But over waters – now that’s sweet!

For in our lives when chaos reigns,
I learn that Spirit acts the same –
It hovers over what still moves –
Creatively – so it behooves –

Us also to take up such ways –
Let Spirit dance throughout our days,
Creating life and separateness
From what gives life – not darkened mess.

Lord, as I hear Your word this day,
I thank You – now You’ve shown a way
To focus on what still gives life –
Admit to it creative light.

Shine into this chaotic mess;
Like at the first, these waters bless
That we might rise in You once more,
And glimpse what You have still in store.

Thanks Lord for this.

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