Emotions overwhelm

Leaving me depleted and flat

I look for the sun and cannot find it

The angst of bitterness overcomes

I cry out in rage “Why have you abandoned me?”

Hopelessness radiates through my soul

Gray days upon gray days perpetuate

A deep depression that I cannot thwart

I sink into oblivion

An arm reaches down

Encircling my waist

Pulling me towards the light

I blink

Realizing I was searching for the Son, not the sun

Nothing can hinder His glory

I shield my eyes, look down

Whispering “I’m sorry.

Help me to trust You more”

He smiles

“My child, you are not the sum of your mistakes.

Simply follow the path I have created for you.”

The lump in my throat disintegrates

I nod

Harden my resolve and

Journey onto the path my Father wrote

One step at a time.