Dark Shadows in my Mind

There is a song within my heart, the beauty of the light.
It reveals the very best of things and disregards the night.
The light is there for all to see but some don't even try.
Others look then turn away. I can't imagine why.

The love that lies within the light seems obvious to me.
And everything it touches is adored assuredly.
It discloses unseen treasures that everywhere abound.
Within our heart and mind and soul and then to all around.

Despite the light there seems to be dark shadows in my mind.
They ride the winds of discontent and seed themselves with time.
With light obscured, the beauty fades, the issues start to rain.
My heart folds in upon itself with overwhelming pain.

Some that I love, they fail to see, the light that lies within.
They say I’m cold and heartless - that my life is filled with sin.
My flaws are often pointed out with sorrow and disdain.
They take away the things I love and tell me I'm to blame.

The more I give, the more they want, its never quite enough.
They set me up, then knock me down and say that I am tough.
I'm not what I'm supposed to be. I never do it right.
They push, they pull, they shove, they jest - oh Lord where is the light?

My mind goes round it starts to spin I want to make the change.
I try and try to no avail. It just won't rearrange.
The fear of failure I have known. The deep despair it brings.
And now it seems I’ve failed again - again the same old thing.

Where is the light, where has it gone? I know that it is there.
But I’m trapped within this darkness with no hope anywhere.
And then a flicker in my mind - the light that lies within.
Oh Lord please get me out of this, I want to see again.

The light breaks through from up above to shine upon my face.
It surrounds my heart with wonder - the beauty of his grace.
With all aglow, I clearly see the shadows in retreat.
The issues lie forgotten in small puddles round my feet.

The light provides the strength I need to face into the wind.
To stand against the darkness for the truth that lies within.
For all is loved most certainly, it’s our choice how we see.
And in the presence of the light, dark shadows always flee.

Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour

Christ is my life. Before Christ I was nothing and there was no meaning in all that I did. Now, with Him there is beauty in all things - but the most beautiful thing of all is Christ Himself. How I ever lived without Him as my guide, my friend, and my all in all, I cannot even begin to fathom. It is as if I am surrounded by love - a strong and steady shield that surrounds my soul with beauty and warmth. I can turn to Him at anytime and He is there. If I feel myself beginning to fall or stumble, all I need to do is think of His Name and He is there. He is my love, for only by His love am I able to love.

The world, and the things of this world, are so cold and empty in the light of His presence. Yet all things were made by Him. It was sin that brought about the hatred and sorrow that we find all about us - how my heart aches for the lost and empty souls that fill this world with their lust and greed. The things that man does to man is beyond comprehension and stands as a testimony to the presence of evil. That innocence and purity are the target of this darkness shows with certainty that it is the workings of Satan.

How easily we are deceived into thinking that we are the exception - that by some mysterious way we will not be affected by the death that lies before us. There is a way, and only one way, that we can avoid this path of destruction - and that way is Jesus Christ. The Bible, God's living Word, shows us the Way - but we must take it to heart. Only in the Word of God can we find Truth - for all else is a lie. The sense of security that we find in the world around us is a lie of Satan that is evidenced by the fact that we never seem to have enough. Only Christ can bring us to the place where we never thirst for more. Only Christ can fill us with the love that will bring peace - a deep peace - an everlasting peace.