MY DECLARATION OF DEPENDENCE

I had been wronged and mistreated,
I had been shamed and rejected
There was bitterness threatening to throttle my soul.
I’ve been sad and lonely; feeling discouraged.
Is there no escape? Is there no one who cares?
I felt I’d been dropped down a bottomless hole.
Yet, hidden away where only God sees,
In the intimate depths of my heart
I had never lost sight of His Almighty Hand!
HE brought me down, so I would look up!
He did something new and exciting!
He took all my crutches so I’d learn to stand!
I confessed all my sins, admitted my needs,
I was honest and humble, and in meekness down
On my knees, I declared my TOTAL DEPENDENCE on HIM.
My circumstances had stayed much the same,
But as I waited in patience for His leading,
I realized it’s me who had been changed from within.
God is gracious to all; His wings give safe refuge!
O taste and see that the Lord is good!
Exalting His Name, my heart soars and sings!
Faith and love became stronger, driving out fear;
Hope more steadfast, unwavering and sure!
I rejoice in the freedom this dependence now brings.

Karin Ristau©