Mind weighed with chains
Heartache and pain…
Dark prison cold
Stonewalls of shame.
Seeking release
Reach-straining for peace.
Seeing my sin
Oh, only my sin and
Cavernous crater of guilt within.
When the Deceiver
Whispered to me, “no hope”
I searched and I yearned
For a rescuing rope…
The Liar, he said,
“You have gone too far…
The Mercy will never
Reach where you are.
You have done
The abominable thing.
Trusted yourself
So you’ll no longer sing.
Of that Christ-child
Come down
With his promise of peace,
For you have
Lost your place
And you have
Lost your seat.
His table is no longer
Open for the likes of you.
You are so filthy-dirty
You’ll never be made new.”
And came the glorious LIGHT
Into my dark-long night.
The Truth of Love’s
Endurance.
Found me.
Gave hope.
Assurance.
The baby-God was sent
Into the cold, dark night,
Came to my chilled
Burden-weary heart
With His oil-fire Light.
With His hand He
Cupped my chin
Lifted my eyes to Him.
Stood me to my feet,
He made me whole.
I’m now complete.
My soul sings as Jesus prays
That I’ll dwell in His Son-rays.
The light of His Love-face
Beaming mercy and sweet grace.
I have come into the world as light,
so that whoever believes in me
may not remain in darkness.
John 12:46
Because of the tender mercy of our God,
whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high
to give light to those who sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:78-79
After having a long battle with anxiety, I realized self-reliance doesn’t work. And I’ve been launched into leaning hard on the arms of Christ. {Though I find myself entangled at times with my weakness, I know the Way back to peace} As I continue to pursue Jesus and learn fromHim- The Truth Who IS Love, I write right here. I’d love to hear from you! Kathy blogs at Free to Fly .
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Wow! What a powerful poem filled with grace, peace and love. I am so glad we met at Allume. My life is richer for knowing you. God bless
Hi Kathy…What a beautiful poem! You are gifted, Girl! Christ never leaves us, nor forsakes. Always ready and willing to forgive the repentant heart, thank God.
I have a brother who struggles greatly with that Hebrews 6 passage. He thinks he is unforgiveable, as he turned his back on Christ many years ago. He’s had a rough road with alcoholism, but has been in recovery, sober, for 10 years now. Through A.A., he is slowly making his way back to “his Higher Power”, who he KNOWS to be God above. It is a miracle, truly! God is restoring to him all the years the locusts had eaten. As long as we have breath, it is never too late for us to return Home.
Amen Jillie!!!
Just said a prayer for your brother.
The accuser is cunning…but our King is victorious!!! Halleluiah!
beautiful Kathy!
Because of His love!!