I’ve seen so many faces
Friends and loved ones,
Strangers and acquaintances,
Co-workers, peers, children, and elders—
Famous and unknown…
But only One face that I truly long for…
The One I so fear disapproval from and
Pray for mercy from.
When I shall stand before His throne,
That Visage of infinite glory and light,
Then maybe I will find final satisfaction,
Fulfillment of all my eyes’ yearning
In this pale imitation of the eternal reality.
Until then I keep searching,
Looking into all the faces that surround me
For some brief glimpse of Him and His Life,
Hoping that someone else
Can see Him in my face… somehow,
Despite the self-wrought shadows
I have struggled with.
O Lord Jesus, clear this clouded mirror,
Remove my veil of shame, and
Let Your Spirit take me
From glory to glory in You.