Out Of The Dark

I’ve faced some difficult days

I’ve had to change my ways

I’ve felt ashamed

I’ve been defamed

I’ve been scorned

Had my heart torn

I’ve felt weak

Before hearing God speak

I’ve gotten lost

Not knowing the cost

I’ve searched high and low

For what will help me grow

Before God set my path

Without unleashing His wrath

I’ve searched for a place

To run my race

Before God turned me around

Put me on solid ground

I’ve lost my voice

Before I began to rejoice

I’ve longed for a home

Where my soul can roam

I’ve fallen far

Before healing every scar

I’ve wondered what I’ll find

Before finding peace of mind

I’ve grappled with doubt

Until God worked things out

I’ve learned to smile

Even laugh a little while

I’ve found something to hold

As my story is told

I’ve changed my view

After seeing what God can do

I’ve gotten filled to the core

Before God offers me more

I’ve wondered how to dream

Strange though it may seem

Before finding my purpose

Lying at the surface

I’ve passed every test

Just like all the rest

I’ve faced many naysayers

While saying my prayers

Before resuming the journey

Meant just for me only

I’m out of the dark

Precious Memories

We reflect on our days

As we embrace God’s loving ways

We see love

Coming from heaven above

We see what made us smile

Even laugh a little while

We see life lessons learned

All the stripes we’ve earned

When faith turned us around

Put us on solid ground

The moment God made us see

What’s truly meant to be

All the blessings granted

All the seeds we planted

Every moment of pleasure

Cherished beyond all measure

How we learned to stand

While holding God’s hand

The moment God gave us a name

Then removed our shame

Every single chapter

Filled with joy and laughter

And how life gets better

When we embrace it to the letter

We see how we made it through

All the things God can do

How we found peace

Our hearts won’t release

The day we removed all doubt

That God will work things out

Every moment we shared

All the dreams we dared

The beautiful place

Filled with mercy and grace

The things we ignored

All the things we adored

Every time we lift one voice

As we begin to rejoice

The encouraging word

That deserves to be heard

What’s truly by design

Why everything is fine

What lies ahead

Without an ounce of dread

What’s meant for us

And the God we all trust