Christian poem 'In My Arms' by Amber Riebe (Christart.com)

In My Arms
by Amber Riebe

As I stare into this little one's eyes,
he wraps his tiny hand around my finger.
So much joy floods my heart,
but underneath the sadness lingers.
I don't know why God picked me
to be the mother of such a special baby.
No where in all the earth
will there ever be another more important than he.
I don't know why God chose me as the one
to hold in my arms His only son.
I pray the Lord will make my heart strong
so I can let him go when his time comes.

These tears which stream
down my cheeks are so bittersweet.
I hold in my hands
his precious little feet.
I think of all the places they will go,
and looking into his eyes
I wonder if he knows…
Does he know the road
that he must walk down?
Does he know that through his blood
life for the entire world will be found?
Oh, I wish there was an easier way
for the sins of mankind to be paid!

I look upon his perfect face;
he's so small, yet from him
radiates God's amazing grace.
I wonder; in his little heart
does he know why he's here?
Does his Father speak to him
and make His plans perfectly clear?
I'm amazed by this little one,
so precious and new.
In my arms I hold the Son of God,
so holy and true!
There's knowledge
beyond his earthly days in his eyes.
In him I see wisdom
that doesn't fit his small size.

So many emotions flood through my heart.
I feel such joy for the hope this child brings,
yet, I feel as though my soul is being torn apart.
For this baby I feel a love stronger than I've ever known!
I want to protect him from all the pain his future holds.
Yet, I won't stand in the way of God's will.
I pray God gives me the strength
to raise this child
And then stand aside
and let his destiny be fulfilled.

I hold in my arms
the key to heaven for all of us.
In my arms I hold the depth
of God's endless mercy and love.
I hold in my arms
this precious little one.
In my arms I hold God's only Son.
God's greatest gift
given for the souls of men.
Through him all pain and suffering
will come to an end.
He's been sent to light
the path to truth.
He will lay down his life
for me and for you.