Peace! Peace!

Why do you elude me?

     Why do you keep yourself so far away?

What have I done to deserve this distance?

Is there something I’ve done?

     Is my heart tainted by a secret?

Oh, dear God, not THAT one!

     I’ll never be able to confess THAT one!

My parents…would not look at me the same.

I wish I’d never thought of it.

Oh God, is it possible you intended it for now?

     Really?

My God, I am ashamed.

     My heart bends low before your Holy Presence

     I can never see your beauty until my heart is clear.

Your strength will surround me, hold me up.

And in the end, I will rest — recline — in your beautiful presence, peace.

“When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.

Psalm 91:15 ESV

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