Safe In The Truth

Words cannot describe the emotions I feel, the happiness that overflows, I am safe and warm, cared for and loved. Emotions begin running wild, I feel as though I am on top of the world. I am safe and secure; nothing can change how I feel. I begin running, dancing even, through the trees and across the brook. Birds are singing their hearts out in the trees, and the sun is casting rays of warmth through the trees.

Joyfully I continue on, my heart singing and feet racing I run without a care further and further away. Higher and higher I go, up the side of a lush green hill, until I reach the top. Blue skies reach from one end to the other, I feel as though I could fly. My heart feels as though it will burst with joy until a sharp pain stabs into it. My mind is suddenly flooded with thoughts, with fear and doubt. I am all to soon reminded of who I was before.

Suddenly the sky becomes gray and darkness begins moving in quickly, the birds have quit singing and the sun refuses to shine. I try to run, to escape but my legs collapse beneath me and I fall to my knees. Rain begins to pours down and mixes with my tears, the stabbing pain in my chest intensifies as I struggle to move. I lay there on the ground for what felt like hours not knowing what to do.

Then from the far side of the clearing I hear my name being called. I raise my head to see this dark figure slowly coming towards me. I open my mouth in an attempt to scream but the words become like cotton in my throat. I can do nothing, as he continues in my direction, laughing to himself and calling to me with his slimy words. I can’t stand it anymore, I want to scream, but the words remain stuck as before. I lift up a silent prayer to my love, a prayer for help and deliverance.

Darkness continues to press in around me, the dark figure is steadily moving closer, and I feel as though I might die, when suddenly two strong arms grab me from behind. Instantly, I recognize those loving, kind arms that are pulling me close. Joy and Peace overwhelm me, as I am now safe and secure. He holds me close to himself and carries me to safety.

Cautiously looking over His shoulder I see the dark figure running as fast as he can manage in the other direction. Fleeing for his life from the presence of truth and justice. I am all to soon overwhelmed with love as He had heard my faint cry for help and had come to take me safely home. I can now remain safe in His arms, His strong, loving arms.