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Broken Chains
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The following is based upon a dream that I had at the height of my depression. I was struggling both with my own strength to carry on but also in my faith in God. I dreamt about being rescued seeing myself transported from my situation then to a more peaceful place, when I wrote "Broken Chains it was very much in hope rather than faith, however, I can say the hope became reality over the following years
BROKEN CHAINS (1)
I thought I knew you Lord today you showed me, how wrong I was.
I was sitting in a very deep pit deep and dark with slippery sides
the more I attempted to climb those walls
the more I became covered in sticky secretions
Which further hampered my movements.
I called out to you for mercy you answered my call
you came to my assistance offering me new life
you sat on the edge of the pit with your hand out stretched to me
forgive me Lord for not answering your call.
I continued to struggle in the pit of despair
becoming more and more entrenched in the filth that was there.
Again and again I prayed for an end to the pain
yet I ignored you and your gift of love.
You have so much compassion you could not bear to witness
my pain.
so my Lord you leapt into the darkness
alongside me to comfort me and to relieve me of my anguish
fighting demons on my behalf.
Today, Lord you whispered gently in my mind
you chastised me sweetly.
You told me you could no longer stay with me in my pit.
It was time to move on together.
You took my hand in yours saying trust me with all your heart
With your awesome power you filled my pit with radiant light
and turned it on to its side
Lord you lead me out by your side
We walked through a green field and came to a rusty gate
barred by chains and locks barbed wire.
one word from you, the bolts slid away the chains were broken in two.
As we stepped through the gate it immediately closed behind us
new signs appeared saying keep out trespassers will be shot.
You lead me through a spring meadow full of fresh green growth
daffodils gently swaying in the breeze
you lead me to a wooden bench looking out at a vast lake
you told me to rest and be at peace at last.
The following "Broken Chains (2) reveal much of my lack of faith, as I believed that I would be healed almost instantly, I had not truely recognised that God was building a long lasting relationship that would be developed over time.
BROKEN CHAINS (2)
He helped me from my pit in the year 2000.
I believed I knew him.
Deep, dark chasm
trapping, smothering God’s love
bottomless, life-giving.
I followed Him faithfully,observing
clouds passing by.
Slowly He began to heal
my septic wounds.
My hurt was deep pain was bitter.
I needed peace.
I admit I fought His love, His peace
not understanding His ways.
He gave me hope for my future
I felt Joy running in my veins.
His Peace,covered me, as a blanket once did.
Jesus, my Lord please heal me,
your way not mine,
forgive my misunderstanding of you.
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