“Darkness to Light”

6.21.25 - Conner Christenson

my head is spinning, my heart is racing my body is shaking, my feet are pacing my stomach is tied up in knots my mind keeps dwelling on sinful thoughts

the lies I tell myself, play on repeat the enemy is at my table, why do I give him a seat? he lulled me in with feelings I couldn’t deny now I’m trapped in his chains, stuck no matter how hard I try

the truth that I know, is far from the place my mind will go the light of the world, once shown bright, now a distant glow the walls feel like they are caving in sin and death, are they going to win?

the harder I try to dig myself out the greater my fears and bigger my doubt with no words to be found, I fall to the ground I land with a pound, then I hear no sound

but then, I feel the warmth of His presence far greater than gifts, or any bow topped presents God feels my pain, hears all the words I wish I prayed He says, “look up my child, It is I, do not be afraid”

He assures, “I will never leave you or forsake you,” as He grabs my hand build your life upon me, the firm rock, not on sinking sand child, you are made in my image, perfect, and set apart love the Lord your God with all of your heart

I feel His love, and all His surpassing peace my soul yearns for Heaven, as I live with this earthly lease there will be no more pain or suffering in my story when I’m abiding in Him, in His illuminating glory

there will be days when this world drags me down when the waters rise, and I feel I might drown but God is so much bigger than all of my fears he turns darkness to light as He wipes away my tears