Pondering Heart . . . Joseph Ponders

Dear Holy friends,   Today I heard all of the lovely contemporary songs about Joseph. I love the line, ' how can a man be father to the son of God?' Maybe it's because I have four sons, but I often ponder Joseph and the amazing man he had to be. I hope to sit with him in heaven one day and have a talk. You know? So, this poem is my concept of Joseph's point of view.   In his Grip, Chandra   Joseph Ponders   I watch her grow and change each day, She gets more lovely if there is a way. This woman puts me to shame, her faith great, mine looks lame. How can she be strong yet mild, a woman outside but inside a child?   Father, I know you foretold this would be. just never expected it would happen to me. Now, as I see Mary, I worry for her safety, some women die when they have a baby. It wouldn't fit your plan for her to die, but I still worry, don't know why.   What does she feel when the babe moves inside? Will I be a Father in whom he can confide? How will it feel to hold Him to my heart? Will you show me Lord, please give me a start? Am I doing right are You glad You chose me? Help me be the man you wish me to be.   The sun rises, our journey begins, I must protect Mary from the harsh winds. She takes each challenge with joy in her heart, I am thankful in this plan I have a part. When she smiles and says "Joseph the Lord is here." I am ready to go on boldly and without fear.   ~Chandra Lynn Smith~