by Janice M. Gibson

God locked his eyes of love 
on me,
an exquisite diamond
lodged deep in the ground.

Tunneling through 
clods of dirt
and sifting bits of gravel,
God uncovered 
the gem
I would become.

With a manger and a cross,
God polished His plan 
to secure victory, 
making me
worthy.

Worthy to be a child of God.
Worthy to walk in righteousness.
Worthy to carry the light of Christ.

A diamond sparkling in the Son.

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Janice M. Gibson is a retired teacher and writer from Aurora, Colorado. She enjoys writing poetry for kids and adults. She published the book, Spiritually Fit: God’s Workout for You, through Westbow Press in 2011 and posts inspiration and learning through her Facebook page. She has also published a story and a devotion in the Chicken Soup for the Soul Books. Janice enjoys hiking, camping, gardening and reading.