I am weighted down with the cares of this world; I am burdened with the pressures of life. My eyes are constantly being called to look at this and turn to that. My mind is twisted, my heart wrenched, I see anger, pain, and grief. And suddenly I find that I am looking down the great black chasm of darkness and despair. I am slipping, falling deeper, sliding faster from all hope….
But a hand grasps me with strength stronger than iron.
“My child,” a Voice beside me says, “fix your eyes on me, for I will lead you home.”
(written 8/7/09)
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That is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis will be the first time I felt neutral about your writing, but it's for personal reasons.
ReplyDeleteI didn't connect with this because I felt like it stated the obvious. In my life, I am fully aware of pressures, "anger, pain, and grief" but I am now searching for answers. It is through God I look, of course, but I also need answers more specific than that revealed by God so I know how to walk.
That is my current struggle, and that is why I didn't connect. Otherwise, this piece was very good.
Wow, this is the first time?
ReplyDeleteI am a little confused about what bothered you. Was it just the straightforwardness?
I actually wrote this when I was struggling to trust God and felt very close to despair. Straightforwardness was really what I needed then.
Thanks for the comment!!
Yea, we have different needs. That was the only cause. It had very little to do with your skills.
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