Darkness

Darkness is oh so close, lingering at the edge of light.

Waiting for the opportunity to arrive

Oh, but I cannot endure the darkness

Worry takes a seat at the dawn of day

Nudging its way into my thoughts

I am oh so familiar with this old friend

And the dangers it carries, lurking, wanting in

Judgment, a friend indeed, I have given it a place at my table; it sits next to critical spirit

Making it uncomfortable for Grace and Love

These familiar foes desire to imprison me

They love to lie, tell tall tales to trick me into sin

In times past, I thought them to be my dearest friends

This morn, as they linger near and try to have their way

 I look to Him who set me free, and remind them who I am

I'm not perfect, indeed I am not, but I belong to the Perfect One

I may have fought this battle and lost,

 But Jesus has fought the War and won

Although my selfish tendencies and judgmental ways

Sometimes, they get the best of me

I have forgiveness through the Son of God; His sacrifice set me free

The Son is radiant and bright.

He brings warmth and healing rays of glory

to the deepest and darkest night.

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Look up, My child, seek My face. I have not gone far; I am oh so near

Call my name, I am here. I am what you have done right.

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Forgive me, Lord, for the sin I'm in

Your grace is what I seek

You know my desire, but I'm so darn weak.

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My grace is sufficient for you, my child, when you are weak, I am strong

 I take pleasure in you when you turn to Me. Joy fills My throne room beyond.

In this world, you will have trouble, but fear not, I have overcome the world.

 I am always with you, my right hand upholds you

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You comfort me and shield me, your blanket of love covers me

My strength returns, my hope restored

In your presence, I find all that I need.

Glory to God in the highest Glory to God on high

Peace flows from His storerooms

Grace has overtaken me

Give Glory to God, and find Peace in His presence

If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Psalm 139:11-12 NIV

Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; in thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11 JUB

He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains.   

Psalms 107:14 NIV

In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.John 1:4-5 NKJV