"DIVINE METAMORPHOSIS"

Part One: WILDERNESS, WASTE PLACES, DESERT.

These thoughts are an isolated wilderness of loneliness
In a mind remote and inaccessible;
Inhospitable, cut - off, shut - off;
No - one comes here.

These lives are forsaken waste places of rejection
In a world hopeless and confused;
Neglected, meaningless, abandoned;
Nothing useful here.

These hearts are a dry desert of defeat
In a soul solitary and sad;
Scorched, blistered, bare;
Nowhere to grow here.

Part Two: GARDEN, DWELLING PLACES, OASIS.

These thoughts are a glorious garden of communion
In a mind close and reachable;
Accommodating, inviting, welcoming;
We have fellowship here.

These lives are treasured dwelling places of acceptance
In a world hopeful and learning;
Nourished, meaningful, belonging;
We have stewardship here.

These hearts now, are a well - watered oasis of victory
In a soul sociable and glad;
Refreshed, healed, abounding;
We have worship here.

Part Three: CHANGE, TRANSFIGURE, TRANSFORM.

Transform our thoughts from wilderness to garden,
From waste places to dwelling places, our lives transfigure,
Hearts from desert to oasis change,
Your metamorphosis divinely trigger.
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Scripture Reference:Isaiah 51:3 (KJV)

[Author:Michael Coldham - Fussell. Date: January 2003]