In life there are so many pits out there, and occasionally we might find ourselves in one. There are many ways to end up there; we might fall in, get pushed in, or we may even just plain and simply jump in. Regardless the manner in which we find ourselves there does not mean we have to stay. We may eventually climb our way out while other times we may have to have help. When you depend on God, He is always faithful in providing what ever means it takes to get you out. This is my experience with being in a pit. THE PIT I was walking along this road of life When I found myself losing sight Losing grasp of reality Where am I, what is happening to me I had fallen into a pit, which was dark and full of despair Could not understand how I ended up there I tried to climb out but seemed to be stuck The solid ground I once stood upon had now turned to mud To no avail, the more I wrestled to free myself, regardless how hard I tried The pit now had branches protruding, grasping me from all sides I wallowed endlessly in the mud, the grit, and the slime Couldnt find the strength any longer to even try to climb I prayed and cried out to God, please rescue me from this dark and stagnant grave I waited for his hand to reach down and pull me from this place Seemed like an eternity drowning in the murk and mud of the pit of despair My thoughts were, God is punishing me...., I deserved to be there So I settled back with my companions, guilt, depression, anxiety, fear, and shame Even though I did not like it, this was my home now, Hopeless my new name There were times with excited anticipation my heart would beat For a ray of angelic light I could see For a moment I could taste freedom from the bondage that held me there Only to have my companions tell me, you are going no where Then one day in front of me a Man of God was strategically placed He reached for my hand as I tried to hide my face He said to me, its okay, you have been in this pit long enough I am here to help you, there is no reason to give up The only thing is...... you ...., must be the one to choose Stay here with your companions or take the stairway of truth I chose the stairway but then, was reluctant to go When he showed me the direction and showed me the road We were going back to times and places I had once been before To the ones I had tucked away behind closed doors Somewhere behind those doors was the birthplace of my companions the Man of God said to me We have to go back,so that you can be set free On the journey out of the dark, wet, stench of a place I had become accustom to Each door we opened held an answer, it held the truth From uncontrollable circumstances of pain and grief To downright rebellion from none other.... me There were so many things beginning to unfold As God, His Man, and I walked along my dusty little road But suddenly as I was getting a grip on reality once again I let go of the hands that were there to pull me from this pit I slipped down even deeper than before And satan was barring up all the doors You see this place belonged to him And the outlook was so very grim He did not want to keep me here this time His intentions were to take my very life But God sent angels and put a hedge of protection all around me Once my heart was fully opened and I could clearly see God and His Man were still there with arms opened wide Waiting to embrace and hold me tight The Man of God told me things I had always known But somehow would never let penetrate deep into my soul Things like... I was created by God with a purpose, but it was up to me to love, trust, and follow him And that God knew before I was born my each and every sin That is why His Son came to live and die To shed His blood as the ultimate sacrifice Once I accepted the Saviour into my heart that day when I was just a young girl It was then I was free from the bondage of this world I did not have to allow the pit of despair to keep draining the life from my soul All I had to do was let God have control He said, God knew everything that would take place in my life He knew the pit was there and He knew why He said, God knew today would be the day I would seek guidance from the one He had so strategically placed He was so wise,the Man of God, in every word he spoke I am so thankful He walked with me down my dusty little road If you ever find yourself in a pit,it doesnt that is where you have to stay I assure you, God will send help, He will show you the way As for me; Well every step I take up the stairway of truth I shake a little more mud off the soles of my shoes.........
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 04:55:42 +0000
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