I Believe In God

I believe in God
for I see the touch
of His hand
everywhere I look.

I enjoy the sun rise and set.
I enjoy the clarity of a bright and sunny day.
I delight in the cool breeze when I go hiking.

I notice His influence
in a smile,
in a helping hand,
in a cousin's hug.

He goes for the subtle touch.
A little here, a little there.
It's the little things
that make the biggest difference.

Can't see the forest for the trees,
that's how we are.
We can't see what's around us,
it's hiding in plain sight.

I believe in God
because I've learned
to look for that
which I would have,
in my folly,
taken for granted.

Look and ye shall see.

Morris Cox
March 1, 1999