Fear comes uninvited in the most happiest of moments. Small thoughts at first, quickly multiplied. Sinking in, pulling tightly on heart and breath, now shallow, air only barely seeping in. It crushes, it tightens, it grips, it halts. Fear brings the anxious tingles to middle back and stands heavily upon upper chest, solidly pinned. It peels the smile from my face and spirit. It drags me back down to earth hidden, still and small. Fear, you are no stranger to me.
I know your wily ways, your never ending effort to reduce
and shame. I know your symptoms, the
small signs you are sneaking in, one evil inch at a time. The whys are silly
and small: failure, fraudulence, indecision, even fear of death is diluted. I’ve looked you
in the eye and you are weak. You are
nothing. You are powerless. Only when I
accept the lies can you thrive. You have
no place here. There is no room for you
in my heart or home. You are unwelcome, unwanted, unnecessary. I am on the right path. I am protected, guided, redeemed. So I call
an end to fear. No white flag as there’s
no surrender. I WIN. I know exactly who
I am, I am a beloved daughter of the Most High King. You have no authority over me. I WIN because of who lives in me. I see you squirming away, tail between your
legs, the weight on my chest lifted, the tingling gone. All is lighter, easier, filled with light. My
foot tapping, my eyes clear, breath deep and smooth. Full and easy inhale, smooth and cleansing
exhale. Moving more boldly, head and
thoughts higher.
You’ll return again, no doubt. I’m ready for ya.
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