Surrounded by darkness
No way of escape
Tormented by demons
Holding me hostage
I trample on love, mercy and grace
I wouldn’t allow it to stick to me
Darkness clings like a wet blanket
I can’t shake it off
It became part of me
Through the choices I made
And the choices that were made
On my behalf
My heart ruled by fear and hopelessness
Not a flicker of light in sight
I am sinking deeper and deeper away in despair
Darkness took over every part of me
Dark thoughts
Dark words
Dark face
Far from the life I imagined I’d live
Then all of a sudden there You are
Like a beacon of light in the dark
Stepping into my life
You are dressed in glory
You glisten with love
I try to hide, but I am overtaken
by Your holy presence
I am numb by the peace
enveloping You
You take a step closer to me
Till I stand in the shadow of Your
passionate love
Darkness had to flee at the sight
of Your majesty
I am so aware of my brokenness
So aware of every disappointment
So aware of the pain I have caused You
I wait for You to judge me
Instead Your love draws me in
Giving me a glimpse of Your heart for me
An all consuming fire flowing from Your being,
Burning away all that has clung to me
Replacing darkness with Your light
I am free at last
I am overwhelmed by Your presence
Speechless that You came looking for me
Nothing could stop You from finding me
In Your gaze I found myself
I know that I am deeply loved
My dress once torn and stained
is now replaced with royal robes
My face once immersed with pain
Now glistens with Your love
My whole being is lavished with
Your kindness and grace
I am free to be Your bride
I am redeemed
I am deeply loved
Nothing could stop You from finding me
~ Ebigale Wilson
