It's Spiritual Journey Thursday with our host, Bob Hamera (aka arjeha). He reminds us that when God closes one door, He opens another. It is up to us to recognize the new door and go through it. Thank you Bob for the questions you provided for us to be aware of the roadblocks in our life and proceed with steadfastness.
After mulling over Bob's questions, I mentally listed the abrupt challenges that occurred during different seasons of my life. While these times were difficult, I hung on to hope. New pathways to renew life evolved. Each time gratitude filled my heart. God was with me through every challenge.
Walking on the Edge of Darkness
Life moves in seasons.
Sometimes I walk
Joyfully along the road.
Other times I trip,
Lost in a tangled maze
Darkened by mishap.
Sunset's shades close.
Tears puddle.
Heart blackens.
Wonderings wander
in a swirl of heavy clouds.
Where is the light? I often ask.
Doubt jumps in but
Faith widens a pathway
Shimmying in silence
Under an inked sky.
Sometimes, a path is unclear.
I pause to recalibrate.
Stars gather with
Enough brilliance,
Leading the way
To a bright new day.
Only the Master Artist
Creates new walkways.
draft ©CVarsalona, 2025
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 30: 31)
With this promise in mind, I send a song of gratitude into the universe.
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Carol, “Doubt jumps in but faith widens a pathway”. This is so true. Doubt narrows our perspective. We can’t see very far. We feel hopeless. We walk in darkness . As soon as we let faith take over the canopy opens, light shines through, and that path we were on leads to a bright new clearing filled with possibilities. “On Eagle’s Wings” is one of my favorite hymns. Life is a series of dark and light times. May His light always dispel any darkness you encounter. Bob
ReplyDeleteBob, thank you for your comments regarding my post. I find solace in what you said. I also like "On Eagle's Wings" and just listen to it again thanks to you. I am glad that your prompt really made me ponder. When my son was born and when I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma years ago, I was on the edge of darkness. Hope and faith got me through those dark days. I always remember that title I conjured up. New doors opened for me because those events were both miraculous times.
DeleteCarol: Thank you for this lovely post and poem. I especially like the faith widened pathway, shimmying in silence. The title of your photo...walking on the edge of darkness... is not an easy journey... my thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and offering a comment. I appreciate your thoughts but certainly would like to know who I am chatting with.
DeleteOh Carol, I will hang "Faith widens a pathway" over my desk! Such a good reminder, especially when darkness feels all-encompassing. Thank you for this nugget of hope!
ReplyDelete"Doubt jumps in but / Faith widens a pathway" I love this image! Thank you, Carol. I like what you said: "While these times were difficult, I hung on to hope." It's all we can do, and I love how it strengthens our faith to hang on to hope.
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