One of my favorites...

[assaultingthepanopticon]

As a Christian, I just thought I'd share a song by Sufjan Stevens that means a lot to me and my faith...I think it says tons about God's presence in our lives.

I always knew you.
In your mothers arms,
I have called your name.
I've an idea
placed in your mind
to be a better man
I've made a crown for you,
put it in your room,
and when the bridegroom comes
there will be noise,
there will be glad,
and a perfect bed.
When you write a poem,
I know the words,
I know the sounds
before you write it down.
When you wear your clothes,
I wear them too,
I wear your shoes
and your jacket too.
I always knew you.
In your mother's arms,
I have called you son,
I've made amends
between father and son,
Or, if you haven't one
Rest in my arms
Sleep in my bed
There's a design
To what I did and said

I've always been a bit tentative about sharing it -- the language is certainly male-centered, and I've never like exclusive language.  But I like it all the same, so I thought I'd share.