Friday, April 17, 2009

Dearest God,

As I walked on the treadmill, you brought an image into my mind, one I never want to forget. I had fallen so deep into hell, a dark despair holding me down. My head down, dried tears with no more to come, you came to me, speaking my name. Kneeling beside me, I was welcomed into your arms.

It is only on the way back up that I realized how low I had sunk. It was only when I began to see the light once again that I understood how dark my darkness had been. I had fallen into a deep loneliness. I knew this familiar place; I had visited here before. But when you came and lifted me up, I inherited your loving presence and I knew I would never be alone again.

The light
never looked
so good,
Gracious God,
until I saw
the light
in your eyes.
So glorious,
your presence
is so glorious.
I had
not known
that I
could find
you in
my hell.
Perhaps
I didn't
find you.
You found me.
What joy
to be discovered
in the darkness.
All my praise,
I give you
all my praise.

Love, Andrea