250306 Hands

 Hands

Did you ever take a moment and

Reflect upon the human hand

The wonder of the perfect sum

Of fingers and opposing thumb

The grasp of newborn's dimpled fist

Is every parent's state of bliss

A toddler's hand wrapped up in yours

To keep them safe and guide their course 

The clumsy hands that seem no use

When young one's learn to tie their shoes

The myriad of things hands hold

The wrinkled hands of one grown old

Sensitive enough for reading braille

Or paint with intricate detail

With nimbleness pluck guitar strings

The hands are such miraculous things

Range of emotions hands express

From angry fist to sweet caress

A hand on shoulder for support

Slap of high five when playing sport

Sweet joy of lovers holding hands

A pat that says, I understand 

A friendly wave, an okay sign

Applause of hands for something fine

If need evidence that God exists 

It's right there at your fingertips

For, even with a passing glance

Know hands did not happen by chance

Miraculous from nails to wrist

Hands down, they're proof that God's in this

What peace and joy when understand 

That we are safely in God's hands

The one who would not withhold his Son

Whose hands were pierced for everyone

Holds out his hands to call us in

To live eternally with him

So raise your hands, surrender all

Respond to Heavenly Father's call

Know you'll walk hand and hand with Christ

Forevermore in paradise