A little girl in a photo

While trying to be silent
to hear you pray in me,
I see a little girl in a photo,
So beautiful is her little face,
So small is she.

I feel Your love burn inside me for her little soul.
Oh how You love the way she loves You.
She is so tiny, her smile so warm.
You want to hold her in your arms and comfort her.

I hear you pray in me,
I could never do this.
I could never pray for this little girl -
I see faults, weaknesses,
one who keeps falling over and over again.

You see Your creation, you see a diamond -
I see only dust
for this tiny child is me.