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This piece is dedicated to my big brother for rescuing me years ago. It parallels that great rescue to the restoration I've found in Christ. If you've been restored or are greatly anticipating it, be blessed by this.Letting Go
I went out into the deep end ‘cause I thought I could
Lacking experience and skill I went, unaware of the imminent danger
One wrong step and I struggled for life
I was drowning. I was afraid
I panicked and flailed about but no one heeded my call
I struggled for dear life but to no avail
Tired of swallowing water and grime, I decided to cease the struggle
My heart told my mind to let go and somehow trusting it obeyed
I calmed down and allowed myself to sink
Sinking to what I thought was my eternal beginning...
Then suddenly arms came about me lifting me from the water surrounding me
I saw the light of day again and caught a breath of air
To safety, he led me from what I thought was the end
He saved me so today I live to tell
Similarly, I find myself in unfamiliar territory
I can’t see Him, feel Him, or even sense Him
In fact my reality is warped and I cannot comprehend how life can exist this way
My faith dims.
My belief that He is real is challenged because suddenly I have no proof
I fall deeper and deeper into an abyss of uncertainty
I struggle for a breath of hope only to find my struggle in vain
Even then my heart says to let go.
My mind cries “Do not deceive me! Trade my struggle for eternal doom?”
I struggle yet the more
But finally I let go
Giving up, on a lingering seed of faith
I let go.
Sinking into dismay and the thought that I’ll never see Him.
Ever.
Longing for Him, for the performance of His Word.
I fall...
Then suddenly He mediated retrospectively
Making current His ancient acts toward me
See, He saved me!
By His Precious Blood.
He gave me!
Life forever more
He loved me!
Deeper than I’ll know
He held me tightest when I let go
-Lyrics by tia 2011
