Born again

We stand in the dark.

His head on my shoulder, chest to chest we sway without sound.

Steps away, floating up, in. We hear it:

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound…

His voice, deep, steady, slightly wandering off key.

Honest.

And his voice, high, tender, slightly trailing behind.

Earnest.

This duet I’ve never heard before.

(Can I sear it into my memory forever?)

I listen, I hear. I breathe, I receive.

And it is amazing – this Grace – that finds us and keeps us and covers us.

He and I dance to the truth sung by husband, father… son, brother.

Little room, wide open spaces.

Simple prayers whispered in the holiest of moments –

Hold us, Lord. Help us.

Find us here.

(And move us.)

About Adriel

Adriel Booker is a writer, speaker, and difference-maker living Down Under with her Aussie love and littles where they serve in full-time ministry (and full-time parenting) together. She writes about celebrating motherhood, building families, strengthening faith, enjoying life, empowering women, changing the world, and telling the story.

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3 Responses to Born again

  1. Nessa September 22, 2012 at 1:20 pm #

    Catching up and to say the least – I am blown away. The work you guys are doing. The overwhelming need for the help you are offering. Then these beautiful words.
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