Rescued
I sit in darkness self created,
By thoughtless, selfish actions
Exposed to things to make one cringe
And shake in strong reaction
Brought on by choices bad in nature
I wallow in my shame
And walk a lonely path I’ve blazed
Where only silence sings my name
Then from a distance I see a light
Peaceful and serene
My hopeful heart begs the question
What is this light I’ve seen?
I slowly turn, begin to walk
Towards the brightness I beheld
I long to feel the warmth and strength
Of the light that burns so well
I turn to walk, but soon I see
The path is dark and dreary
The hope that burned inside of me
Leaves as I turn weary
A silent prayer, I pray in hope
That pity will be found
On a heart where prayer is foreign tongue
Except when hope is bound
Then on my shoulder I do feel
A hand so strong and sure
Then turn to see a smiling face
With peace and love so pure
He looks at me with strength and love
It strengthens my own being
A question tugs inside my mind
Who is this man I’m seeing?
And as he leads me down the path
That once seemed so foreboding
The darkness leaves and light abounds
From the man whose hand I’m holding
Not a word is said but still I find
His touch has healed my sore
And then I look and realize
I’ve seen this face before
We carry on in peaceful silence
As my mind begins racing
My heart beats quickly as we go
In time with my foot’s pacing
And to the light we finally come
Only branches block the path
And with his strong and loving hands
He slowly pulls them back
And as I look, I do behold
There are others in this place
With loving arms they welcome me
A smile on every face
Some I know, some I do not
But still their hearts extend
I know I’m home where I should be
Here amongst my friends
And as I sit, I realize
I had not thanked the man
I turn to him and as I do
I see the nail prints in His hands
A woman leans and says to me
As in awe I stand
You’ve been rescued by the Hands
Of the Great I Am.
