Based in the desert of West Texas, Amara Bratcher is a full-time student minister who also writes, takes pictures and volunteers with at-risk children. She has written a book entitled The Bridge That Love Built for adopted kids who have gaps in the early years of their lives. She likes her coffee French Pressed and wears her hair curly 365 days a year. 

December

This month, this year, this decade - it’s ebbing.

A steady decrescendo of energy and passion marks me.

I can’t believe it’s almost over. / / I can’t wait for this to be over.
My mind wars to pick a sentiment.

I am starting to evaluate what has been and resolve what I want to see:

I will champion my calling as much as I have the callings of others.
I will say “no” when it means that my calling will take a backseat to the convenience of others.
I will listen intently to the voice of my Shepherd and let Him give me direction.
I will not accept a caste designation within the kingdom of God.
I will own my gifts - they were not given to me to bury.
I will choose silence when my words will not be given weight.
I will choose words when my silence will condone foolishness.
I will be a woman of almost 36 years, tried and tested by fire, still serving, still standing, still believing.
My faith is not that of a child; I will not be treated as such.

December is an end - to the me that was.
A genesis awaits.


swept away

resemblance