Stumbling in the dark
Not knowing where to stand
With so much confusion around
All across our land
Desperately looking for light
Struggling to find it
Trying to ease our anxious hearts
If only we had some guidance
Yes, 2020 was not expected
We want safety and security
While this year has seemed to wreck this
Could there be more to this daydream
Perhaps like Lazarus
All is not lost
Could it be we’ve just been sleeping
Instead of focusing on the cross
While looking at the bleeding
Happening all around
Like Mary and Martha weeping
With no hope to be found
Knowing their brother was a goner
Are we only looking at this year
Simply shouting, “How much longer?”
While the light has been so near
For God has never changed
He’s always had a plan
The Lord understands every emotions
And the ways of man
While darkness has appeared
More often during these time
All is not really lost
For Jesus is still the Light
For just as Jesus, rose
Lazarus from the dead
He did the same for us
Even while knowing what was ahead
He could see this year we’re in
All the grief, confusion and pain
When we’ve screamed, cried and suffered
He never looked at us with disdain
For Jesus is our Comforter
The Light of the World for all
Is it possible that in dark moments
We have been missing His calls
The light is inside you
The light is all around
The light is what I brought you
When no hope was to be found
Trouble was always coming
I’ve told you all this before
I have always been the answer
To every problem that was in store
You are never in this alone
In the darkness, I am there
Holding and loving you
Before you were, I’ve always cared
This time is only temporary
This time is not all there is
This time is meant to show you
That in Me, you can truly live
My promises are for always
They don’t shift like the waves
I’m the same yesterday, today and forever
Who I am, I will remain
Peace be still, I speak over you
Focus your eyes on me
You my precious children
Carry my light for all to see
So shine brightly through each day
As darkness does what it will do
For I have already conquered it
I’m here to see you through
Even those who don’t want to see me
I am here for them, the same
Cry out to me whenever needed
There’s power in my name
When all around you see chaos
And nothing seems to make sense
I am here, if you’ll simply trust me
You’re greatest source of defense
This time is but a moment
Though it has appeared to be too long
Remember from whom you’re made
And to whom that you belong
I will remain with you always
I will remain with you through this
As Lazarus still had more life
There’s a reason you exist
I am making you much stronger
I am showing you from what you’re made
I am preparing you for more
And I am still the One who rules and reigns.
By Rachel Basden
©️ August 18, 2020
Inspired by John 11:9-11
WORSHIP MUSIC IS A POWERFUL GATEWAY TO BREAKTHROUGHS. May you be blessed by these two songs that relate so well with the poem above.
Rachel's Reflections 