Voices

The voice of pain says

"Why live today?

I will overtake you,

Body, soul and spirit.

I am part of you;

You cannot escape.

Rejection,

Neglect,

Shame,

Lies told,

These are my tools.

Since your birth,

I have used them,

To trample and destroy you."

Yet another Voice speaks...

This One calls in the darkness.

He says, "Come to Me,

I can carry your hurts,

Your rejection,

Your neglect,

Your shame.

I give you the Truth,

Acceptance,

Attention,

Forgiveness.

Rest.

These are my gifts.

From before your birth,

I have saved them for you,

That you may be full,

Body, soul and spirit.

I heal, restore

And make all things new.

Soon we will meet face to face,

The voice of pain silenced forever.

Until then,

Stay in My love,

Drink deep of My Spirit;

And do not lose heart,

For I have overcome the world."