My soul was alone.
Isolated as on a desert
island and afflicted on all sides by great waves. Waves of thunder and chaos. Waves that drove me down into darkness and
held me captive from which I could find no escape. Thirsty, I drank from the depths, but the taste
was bitter and delivered no relief.
Wherever I looked there was emptiness without scope, parted only by the
solitary line that separates water and air.
Where would my soul find comfort and rest?
And then there was something,
too distant to understand. A dawning of
humble beginnings, a faint glimmer but it called me to look. Seemingly rising from the void, came a single
ray of hope that brightened the heavens while defeating the deep. And up raised all glory – radiant, pure, and
good. Closer to view, all the while
softly calling my name, came beauty unrivaled with offerings of peace. I timidly reached out my hand and the waves
became still. Gone was the darkness, the
torment retreated.
My soul is alive.
Oh, my great and loving God,
thank you for the gift of Your Son!
Thank you for my salvation.
Amen.
Psalm 27:1 “The
Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?....”
John 3:16 “For
God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 8:32 “And
you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…..”
