We live in a world where we can enjoy beauty, laughter, wonderful weather and bounty one day and the next day face evil, darkness, pain, doubt and heavy burdens. Yet, in either case, we all have the promise of the nearness of God. I’ve often considered God’s presence a bit like The Matrix. I’m in the ‘ordinary’ world, yet I know another world is just a thought away.
I thank God that He is indeed with me and He is with you….no matter your journey, no matter your history or prognosis. I pray that you will enter The Matrix, or better, the realization and reality of His life in and around us.
Edge of Darkness
In a field not far away
A boy stood tall as if to say
No matter where I go or tread
I shall prevail, no need for dread
Yet, standing on the edge of dark
Are signs of fear and silence stark
The wicked forest calls beyond
My soul so stirred, it can’t respond
Yet I’m alive you see right now
I have a friend who’s made a vow
He walks beside where ‘er I go
He guides me in the dark below
Though darkness haunts and scares by day
Yet on my part I do not sway
This friend he is a lion so strong
Oh at His side, do I belong
No man or beast can harm me now
The king doth live and so His crown
He is my friend, where I live free
Where darkness has no grip on me
