Friday, December 05, 2008

Breakthrough

Looking in through tear-stained aching eyes,
Swirling threads of choking pain engulf the one I love.
The ever-tightening, overwhelming web keeps closing in.
Helplessly I cling to the One who shares our pain.

Faith the shield that quenches fiery darts,
Too small it seems to raise us from the depths.
In quiet desperation I call upon His precious name.
I wrestle with all my might to leave it with Him.

Building up, the wave intensifies,
Dark blue turns to deepest, blackest night.
Every fiber of my being stretched in burning anguish,
Breathing hurts too much and tears run dry.

When will You reach out and hold her hand?
Will You fill the gulf that can’t be crossed?
You speak of purifying fire that will burn up every thread.
I trust in You alone my God and King.