Piece Collector

I heard a song this morning that really struck a cord with me. I can't stop listening. I am overwhelmed when I hear it for so many reasons. It has a very earthly meaning for me and a very spiritual meaning, as well. We all have a story, it is what helps make us who we are. And every once in a while someone happens to put our story into words! ;)

This song, Piece by Piece, is written by Kelly Clarkson, to a father, about how the man in her life found her and "pieced" her back together after he abandoned her as a girl. Her man restored faith and trust. He proved to her he wasn't going anywhere. He collected her pieces and filled in the holes. WOW!! What a message on this Friday morning! And apparently a message I needed because it was screaming at me, y'all! ;)

So, I am incredibly touched by the lyrics and feel so blessed by them, such a beautiful reminder to me. I have an earthly "piece collector" who is so so good to me. He's more than I ever deserve in this life, and he's all mine! ;) He's so patient with collecting me, the total mess I am, and helping me put it all back together. For years, he has so selflessly filled in the holes to overflowing. He is my person, and I am so blessed.

And beyond that, I have a Heavenly Father who found me early, accepted me, picked up my pieces...all of the mess, and put it all back together. And day after day, He proves His faithfulness, goodness, grace, and mercy. What a gift, an incredible, overwhelming, amazing gift. I am so so grateful for a father who loves me just because. I haven't earned it. I fail Him daily. Yet, He loves me. He proves our worth to Him over and over. And what an appropriate season to hear such a message. Easter is coming..when He proved to us all our worth. Thank you, Lord, for collecting our pieces, putting us back together, and loving us continuously, even when we don't deserve it. Thank you!

Piece by piece...

Piece by piece I fell far from the tree
I would never leave her like you left me
She will never have to wonder her worth...

He'll never walk away
He'll never break her heart
He'll take care of things
He'll love her
Piece by piece
He restored my faith
That a man can be kind
And a father should be great

Piece by piece...