With the advent of summer gardening and the denouement of school, I’ve welcomed other dear friends and writers to share the breathings of their soul herein.  Today’s guest post is generously offered by my dear friend Susie. This lady and I have such a delightful history of loving Jesus, embracing contentment, delighting in creation and being tea-snobs.

Thank-you, Susie, for sharing

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Oh my soul why sorrow filled?

Why heavy and low of heart?

Where has thy light gone?

Worry about that which you cannot control

worry over loved ones that may be in trouble.

Holding on to the faint light of hope

the string of light

in and amidst

the cave of darkness.

Shine a light.

Take your stand.

Fear not the day of reckoning.

Too soon and short are the days.

ARISE

shine

Jesus, the light, has come.

Hark now!

Behold you stand

and your chains are broken.

Move!

You are free.

Do not stay a prisoner.

Walk in the light.

Walk in the joy and favor of the Lord.

Be not afraid of the barking dogs behind you.

The frail voices shouting lies,

whispers of “I can’t, that’s dumb, you aren’t loved, your aren’t worth it.”

Slam the book!

Burn the pages of the black past.

Remember, Dear One, your chains are broken.

Broken!

Arise.

Walk in my love.

My freedom.

The sun shines on the path and my hand reaches for yours.

I speak truth no lies.

I bring life not death.

You are loved, chosen, predestined and called.

Fear not the voices of the past.

Hold my hand and follow me.

Grab hold of the hope,

the anchor of your soul,

the peace.

I steady you when you tremble.

I protect you and lift you up when you fall.

Step forth.

Arise.

Let me fill you with love

so you can shine.

Shine, my love,

Shine.