In the Middle of the Night

In the dark
Eyes wide open
Everyone else sleeping

Pain unending
Fatigue beyond description
But rest fails me
Tried the pills
Counted the sheep
Imagined the positive

Look to my savior
Sink into His arms
Trust His ways
Accept His comfort
Beg for His mercy 

Cry, scream, toss, pace
Where’s the rest?
 How can I make it through the night?
How will I face tomorrow?
Does it bring exhaustion?
How much pain to endure?

Draw upon His strength
Cradled in His wings
He won’t forsake me
My burden is His
His love sustains me

I cannot bear it
No more tears left
They don’t understand
The hours drag
The minutes stretch

Yet promise abounds
This life is not forever
This is my hope
Transformed body
Pain gone forever
Sabbath rest eternal
Shalom uninterrupted
Shining streets
Crystal waters
Praises eternal
Victorious King


Scripture for Meditation:
Psalm 6:6-9
Psalm 34:17-19
Psalm 42:1-5
Isaiah 40:28-31
Matthew 11:28-30
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Romans 8:18-25
Revelation 21:1-4

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