The spiritual concept of being born again is sometimes difficult to explain in prose. Here is a beautiful simple poem that tells me all about the process. Sometimes we must suspend the logic and surrender to the power of God in our lives. 

 
“BORN AGAIN 2”
by Steve Garnaas-Holmes (2026)

You must be born again from above. 
— John 3:7 
 
I am not self-made. 
I am your creation, God. 
 
I am not the product of my accomplishments. 
My life flows from your Spirit. 
 
I am not the way I have always been. 
I am being changed. 
 
My failures and mistakes don’t cling to me. 
I am forgiven. I can begin anew. 
 
I’m not all-wise. I don’t have seniority. 
I am a beginner. 
 
I don’t need to accomplish any more 
than a newborn infant. 
I delight you simply by being. 
 
I am not afraid of threat or danger. 
You are giving me life in this moment, 
and this moment, and this, 
born again… and again… and again… 

Your Spirit rebirths itself in me 
every moment, every breath. 
 
I allow you to create me, 
new, over and over. 
 
I am just now opening my eyes, 
seeing for the first time, always. 
 
My whole life, always renewing, 
always given. 

— Steve Garnaas-Holmes 

Steve Garnaas-Holmes is a retired Methodist minister who lives in Maine. You can visit the poet’s website to discover more of his work (he writes music, too!) and his book, Unfolding Light. 

This poem was excerpted from a blog by Diana Butler Bass on March 4, 2026, titled “Breathe”. I encourage you to add her blogs (The Cottage) to your spiritual reading list. I have found soul refreshments, laughter and good will in her writings. 

And, of course, remember that God loves you unconditionally! 

Terri 

You can read more about Steve Garnaas-Homes at his website: http://unfoldinglight.net