The courage that I need

I stopped hoping
When I encountered pain
The daylight turned to darkness
And what’s left are broken pieces

I can’t see what’s ahead
That’s why I’m ready to let go of everything
I can’t take the light with me
Because it feels impossible to do it

And so instead of leaving me behind
This is what You did
You carry the light inside
And You turned my miseries into testimonies

You embrace me
And then You hold my hands
You give me strength
And You taught me how to stand

You became my resting place
When everything feels too much
You are my peace
When my mind is full of “what if’s”

And now the pain gives me courage
And it made me believe that I can get through it
The more it hurts
The more I can feel Your powerful embrace

I learned that the goal is not to take away the pain
It’s not to avoid brokenness
But it’s all about receiving Your courage
In moments when I am deeply wounded