He Lives!

by Cheryl Anne Merrick

I have felt Him beside me,
when in desperate exhaustion,
I could go no further.

I have felt His calming presence
in interminable nights
when fear and loneliness
have gripped my soul.


I have known His guidance
when a thought
suddenly bursts upon my mind,
like a flare lighting a dark sky,
showing me the path ahead.

His Spirit has filled me
with hope and assurance
when all others have despaired.

He has given me the strength
to endure my sorrows
and the courage to live 
my days joyfully.

How do I know He lives?
Because I feel my heart
being warmed, softened, and 
molded by His love.