The Battle
A PRIEST
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That night, while breathing one last prayer,
He wrestled doubt and deep despair.
His heart was sinking with the sun;
He’d worked all day, got nothing done.
He raised both hands before his face,
And marveled at their homely grace.
He flexed each finger, stared, quite awed.
“These hands are mine, ‘though rough and flawed.
I know these hands; I know them well.
See? Here’s the scar from when I fell.
These hands of mine have done so much;
Their use, beyond mere hold or touch.
Almighty God, how can it be?
This sharing in such Mystery.”
The doubt and worry lost control;
Sweet understanding filled his soul.
“These hands of mine have held my Lord.
Touched my God, the Living Word.”
Bowing head, he closed his eyes.
His prayer, no longer weary sighs.
These calloused hands were coarse and bruised,
But they were hands that God had used.
Tears of grace streamed down his cheeks.
He hadn’t felt this way in weeks.
The awesome knowledge so intense,
Would probably never make much sense.
And yet he knew what he must do.
He needed sleep, he wasn’t through.
The Shepherd’s sheep had to be led.
The Father’s children must be fed.
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About the Author
Born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Theresa spent the first nine years of her life on an island in Puget Sound. With no neighborhood children nearby, she depended on imaginary people to keep her company—thus her love of books.
Theresa attended the University of Washington, received a B.A. in English, and spent the next twenty-plus years teaching middle school language arts and social studies before retiring "early." Now she is happy to indulge her wild imagination and passionate love of history and share these foibles with others, including her husband, her humongous family, a rescue pup named Molly, and a myriad of friends. Theresa is the author of over twenty cozy mysteries, warm romances, and YA fiction.
Theresa has made her home in Washington, Missouri, Georgia, and North Carolina but currently resides in South Carolina. An avid traveler, she likes poking her nose into strange and mysterious places.
Visit her website: booksbytheresajgarrido.com
