Climbing can be hard work
on the muscles,
and on the spirit, too.
We can approach the mountain
in faith and,
even a sense of adventure –
until we get to
our limit.
We have gone as far as
we can go
on our own.
No progress is possible.
We are tempted to give up.
But then,
we somehow get
the boost we need.
We can move forward
with muscles ready
to work again.
As we progress,
new vistas are brought into view.
They bless us with beauty
and hope.
This is what the
miracle of grace
looks like.
We are lifted out of struggle.
We are blessed
with peace.
It is as if
a loving hand from the beyond shows up
and respectfully,
picks you up off the floor.
Copyright© Cynthia Cady Stanton, 2018
Becoming and Beholding 
Yes, Amen!
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