The other way

Once I went through trial

clinging on to You,

feeding only on Your word

blocking out all else ……

 

but then there was

the other way

when mind was blank

and heart was frozen.

Shock was deep and

tangible

…… I prayed ……

and no answer came ……

and fear dug deep

and insanity beckoned

as a welcoming place,

a haven, even.

Were You less near then?

Had You withdrawn,

appalled by my lack of

faith

and trust.

 

No, no, no ……

 

You carried me

Your word says so

You still were there

…… even my

abandonment

my letting go Your hand ……

did not mean You let go of mine.