This Christian Pilgrimage will always be laden with mountains and valleys deep. We can rest assured that God has a perfect plan that will guide us along the way. Sometimes in the evening hours, I may feel defeated by the day or discouraged by my own heart’s foolish desires. Yet, this I know. God is everyday and every night about the task of perfecting my heart so that one day, I will be His Radiant, Unblemished Child. Then, I will fully understand the depth of His love and be filled with the fullness of His Joy. For now, I stand firm; clothed in the Righteousness of Christ. Last night as I went to bed, I had no song to write. As I whispered a prayer before I went to sleep, I asked God to send me a new song by morning break. I awoke with these words playing in my head. He is an Amazing Father. He is my fountain of Joy in the deserts of my heart. He is my Greatest Treasure and the Love of my Life.
Out of the Darkness, I hear Your Love Song
By Effie Darlene Barba
I gazed at the world, such sorrows abound
The tragedies, trials which seem to surround
I looked deep in my heart where sadness I found
From foolish desires and dreams so profound
Like smoldering flames upon desert ground
That burned into ashes and scattered around
I whispered then softly a cry with a prayer
A plea sent resounding throughout the night air
“Forgive me, I know this foolish heart of mine
Sometimes does tend to moan and to whine
I truly do wish my heart could be free
To Love you, My Lord as You have loved me.”
I did not then wait to hear your reply
As off to my bed I did go with a sigh
Then Out of the darkness I hear your love song
Erasing my sorrows from all I’ve done wrong
Enwrapped by your presence I know I belong
My frail, broken heart began beating so strong
For You are the Joy for which I so long
“Oh love of my life, stay here by my side
My Savior, My Lord in your grace I abide
Lying here in my bed, tightly tucked in your arms
I drift back to sleep safe from all of life’s harms”
And then I awake, to face a brand new day
Restored by your love, I bow down to pray
“Oh let my life song be a tribute to you
A light in the darkness the world now to view
How your Mercy and Grace did my heart now renew
From the ashes of sorrow, a garden you grew
Like Rivers and fountains of Joy in my heart
Bringing life to this desert-a fresh brand new start
Oh, Thank You dear Lord for all that you’ve done
But mostly I thank you for Your Precious Son.
The perfect reflection of all that you are
My Savior, My King, My Bright Morning Star”
[bctt tweet=”Never be afraid to lay your burdens, fears, & frailties at the foot of the cross every evening “] [bctt tweet=”You will be awakened by God’s Gracious Love and Joy will be yours in the morning light.”]
©Effie Darlene Barba, 2015
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