Darkness closes in with evil intent
In the distance a sliver of light beckons,
But I am weak; unwilling to move
At last, its promise of liberation falls silent–
Illusions of safety and immunity lie shattered
Like so many fortresses built on sand
Fear and uncertainty take their place
Nothing is as it seems
Death winds its fierce grip around my heart
And lays claim to hope
This poem was written during a intensely dark period in my life in which I lost someone I loved deeply. In my grief I began to question God’s love, protection, and good intentions for my life.
Copyright © 1989-2018 Deanna Renee All Rights Reserved
Sealed in Christ 
Powerful poem. Yah can get us through anything!
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Yes, He’s pretty amazing. I actually have a follow up to this that I’ll be posting today.
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He always leads us through those times, waiting for us in Hope, so to share those times with others. Thank you.
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Amen. Thank you.
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Our loving heavenly Father is so gracious to us in those times. First He remembers we are but dust and He knows the depth of loss we feel for He surely must of known it too, when His Son hung on a cross. He is faithful to replace our grief with His grace.
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Wow, that’s a really beautiful thought. Thank you.
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You’re welcome and God bless.
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That is beautiful! It is amazing how God uses our pain and makes all things new!
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Very true. Thanks Ryan.
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