Dripping in Sunrise: The Brilliance of Transformation | A Poem & Painting of Faith and Renewal
Trauma has a way of convincing us that we are beyond repair, that the wounds we carry will define us forever. But God sees something entirely different—a healed, whole, and renewed version of ourselves. "Dripping in Sunrise" is a deeply personal poem about the miraculous healing that only God can provide.
As I wrote this poem, I reflected on a specific period in my life when I felt utterly broken. For two decades, I carried unprocessed emotions and hidden pain, unaware of the weight they held. Then, under God’s grace, they began to pour out like a flood. It was a span of cleansing that left me lighter, freer, and allowed me to walk into a new chapter. This poem is not only a testament to my journey but also a reminder of God’s boundless love and His power to heal even the deepest wounds.
Brilliance. - A textured acrylic painting on canvas.
God doesn’t just mend; He creates something far greater—a brilliance born from healing.
Dripping in Sunrise
I’m dripping in sunrise
Born for perfection
Perfect for purpose
There’s only one way
Stand aloud in the crowd
Hear me say
Jesus
Jesus
There’s only one way
To live for the world
To give it light
To proceed with might
Jesus
Jesus
He is the way
You’re born for a reason
Not just a season
Take back your power
Lay it down on the ground
Trust His provision
Seek and be meek
Jesus
Jesus
Proceed without caution
I’m on a mission
Faith paves the way
Jesus Jesus
He will provide
Scarce not, lay aside
Doubt and fear
Extinguish it
Here,
Is Jesus
Jesus
He marks the way
Out of the pain
Desolation and fear
Have no business here
Jesus Jesus
Dissolved it to tears
Vanquished with ease
This pain inside
It has a demise
With Jesus, Jesus
Drenched in His Spirit
Overcome with confession,
I kneel at His feet
For what reason, Lord
Do I have this peace?
It floods my soul
Blessed with refreshment
Revised for my mission
Become a new me
Torn from that death
Inside of me,
Jesus
Jesus
He cleans me out,
I have no doubt,
That
Jesus
Jesus
Births me from pain
Hands me a claim
Turns me around
Sets my heart on a stone
Enshrouds my soul
Pivots my ground
Quests made not —
For my defeat
The calling
The calling
I was unwell
My darkened scape
Commissioned me forward
God laid waste
To the sear of my skin
Pursue not with haste —
Revise the drive
Says
Jesus
Jesus
For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt an undeniable pull to live for God—a yearning that shaped the core of my existence. Yet, for much of my life, I was consumed by my own pain, convinced that sheer willpower alone could carry me forward. “I will do anything for God,” I breathed with unwavering resolve, even as I neglected the brokenness within me. Believing I had already been sacrificed, I was determined to fulfill His will, no matter the cost or the journey. But God, in His infinite love and wisdom, intervened. He revealed that such suffering was never His desire for me. Instead, He cleansed me, lifted the weight of my pain, and filled my soul with lightness., allowing me to serve Him in peace.
The painting Brilliance. mirrors this transformation. Its vibrant seascape, with bold hues of orange and yellow in the sky, signifies the dawn of hope and renewal. The ocean waves, rolling gently beneath the brilliance of the sunrise, reflect the promise of healing and the journey from darkness to light. Just as God’s grace cleansed and revived my spirit, the painting captures that radiant moment of stepping into the fullness of His love. Together with the poem Dripping in Sunrise, they serve as a testament to the transformative power of God and His purifying will for our lives.
There is only one original “Brilliance.” painting created. If its message resonates with you and you would like to purchase it, you can do so here.
You can also explore other meaningful artwork here.
On Thursday, I’ll be sharing a narrated version of this poem on my YouTube channel, DreamsReaped. Come back to immerse yourself in the words and let them resonate alongside the visual story of Brilliance. I hope these works remind you that God’s light is always within reach, ready to bring healing and renewal.
