The In-between

I say yes to the tension
Yes to the in-between 
The dream that has been promised 
But not yet received  
I say yes to the in-between 
You are both kind and generous 
To meet me in my desolate place 
You meet me in my wilderness 
When  I have gone far beyond what I can sustain on my own 
You meet me there in sweetness and gentleness 
You anoint my head when my cup is empty
You call me beautiful when my face is weary 
You say well done when I have nothing left
I fail at the simplest tasks
Yet You look at me and are proud
When I believe I can’t go any further
And I feel as if I’ve become a widow
You look into me and see Your bride 
You love me in those moments 
When I give up and I say, “No more I cant go on”
You say, “I love you, you’re perfect. You’re mine.” 
When I’m empty and beyond despair
You give me rest upon Your lap
The sweet sweet aroma of Your Presence
The Resurrection Life of Your Breath 
Blows across my face
And I think that maybe
Maybe I can
Surely I will
Say yes yet again
To the in-between
The not quite yet
The labor before the birth of Your Promise 
I say YES
Yes and AMEN.