MIDNIGHT. Lying on my bed and still wide awake. All my senses are sensitive during this time of the night. I can hear the late night show coming from the television of the next room; my roomy’s sound sleep at the sala; my heart burning. Sleep has been evading me the past weeks and I have to tire my eyes in front of the computer so they’ll be forced to shut by themselves. I tried counting sheep, drinking milk, and praying for everyone until I doze off. They just pop into my mind. ANGER. How he loves to destroy me. BITTERNESS. How he loves to poison me. They keep on coming back…whenever I lay my head on this pillow…whenever I close my eyes to rest…whenever the lights shut off and the moon hums her melodies. I am always faced with this battle. Every time I close my eyes, I hear them…whispering their lies. Yet, deep within I hear a voice telling me to persevere. I praise the Lord for strength; for reminding me who I am in Christ; for filling my heart with His love. I praise the Lord for wisdom that comes from above and for a heart that fights for love. I praise God for drooping eyelids…for trailing thoughts…for…zzzzzzzz
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