FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

I was in darkness
Living in blackness
Light did not exist
Why did I persist?

Living in pain
Nothing to gain
In an uncaring world
That’s in constant whirl

My spirit was dead
Laden with dread
Of a useless life
Filled with strife

Then one sleepless night
I saw the light
And my quest began
To be God’s man

As I learned of God’s love
I prayed for more from above
My spirit filled with love, joy and peace
The Holy Spirit, in my heart, within reach

By Jesus on the cross, I was forgiven
He built a bridge, for me, to heaven
Made acceptable to God by His blood
Such was His unconditional love

Guilt and shame finally ceased
Hatred, and despair released
Replaced by forgiveness and acceptance
Love, patience, and hope in abundance

Am I complete yet?
Not until death
Continuous growth my goal
I will walk on water from the boat