The Prince of Peace

I am in a place of darkness, surrounded by whispering voices

They say you are not whole because of your choices.

The place is dark and cold, I am alone and afraid.

I can’t see the path that before me is laid.

My feet are frozen in place. My soul cries for release.

The darkness creeps closer, I feel no sense of peace.

My soul is tormented, harrowed by grief,

I long to be rescued, I long for relief.

A light inside dimmed by the night

Pulses softly, not giving up the fight.

“Someone has done it”. A soft voice speaks

“He all ready saved you If you only believe.”

My faith isn’t strong enough, I bow my head in shame

He suffered for me. His pain bears my name.

The darkness closes around me I feel it across my soul

The seductive power of despair. How can I escape the pull?

A thought crosses my mind, a whisper of a promise fulfilled.

“He loves you complete…He loves you whole, he loves you still.”

It can’t be true, how can it be? My distraught mind asks.

I am not worthy, am I not true. I have failed in the most important tasks

I have not loved as I should, I have not given as I could

I have not trusted the gift, I have left an un-healable rift

I have pushed away my Savior, My friend and my healer

To wallow in self pity, and hold to things petty.

How am I worthy of such an offer? I shudder to think of the cost

My failures have added to the man who saves those who are lost.

The light within smiles, a warmth begins to spread

Banishing  the darkness and the cold feeling of dread.

“Because he is who is he is”. The light proclaims

“The Savior of all who call on his name.”

“You are his…” The voice commands

“Come unto him who truly understands.”

My heart is weak, I shed tears doubt.

But my hand stretches out into the darkness around.

A hand touches mine…Closes so tightly

The Light from within glowing so brightly.

Showing the path so recently hidden

By the darkness that held my soul in prison.

I stumble along being led down the path

Uncertain who holds my hand so fast.

The warmth fills my soul and pulses in my mind

“Peace be unto you.” It whispers so kind.

 “Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty Father,  the Prince of Peace.

He is the once that can give release.”

The darkness fades I walk in the light

The world around me seems so bright.

I turn to see who led my way

Not knowing what I could ever say.

He stands by my side His hands outstretched

In his palms my name appears etched.

“Why did you choose to suffer alone?

When I already bore the pains of your soul.”

He draws me in holding me in his embrace

Peace fills my soul an unfamiliar taste.

“Prince of Peace” I truly believe

His gift to me I gratefully receive.

“You are stronger than you think” His gentle voice speaks

“You can overcome the trials that make you feel weak.

You have the power within the strength God given,

To become the woman that you have hidden.

The deceiver would have you doubt the divinity of your soul

He lost his own In his want for control.”

“You are a woman of strength, a daughter of God.

A choice maiden of heaven who holds to the rod.

You may stumble and fall but never forget

I am by your side, I will always protect.

I am you brother, your savior your friend indeed.

I will never leave you in your time of need. “

He kissed me softly, his love filled my soul.

He left me there but alone no more.

Afraid? At times yes but I trust in his word.

I will never leave you…his voice I heard.