The Journey

I wrote this poem several years ago in response to a writing challenge using the word “escape” as a prompt. I hadn’t thought of it in years, but while praying this morning had a little nudge to dig it out and share it. Hoping it ministers to someone. No life or situation is beyond his reach and nothing is ever wasting by our great Redeemer … in his loving hands, it all becomes part of the journey.

The Journey

Pushing, rushing

Frantically moving ahead

Striving, driving

Without a moment’s rest

Unaware of the need for …

Escape

Is there any hope for the driven soul?

Grudging, trudging

Down a long and weary road

Moaning, groaning

Under a burden carried alone

Now longing for …

Escape

Is there any hope for the weary soul?

Battered, tattered

Heart bound by rejection and pain

Discarded, disregarded

Filled with self-pity and shame

Desperately seeking …

Escape

Is there any hope for the wounded soul?

Obsessed, possessed

Consumed by rage and bitterness

Crying, dying

In desolation and barrenness

Unable to dream of …

Escape

Is there any hope for the tormented soul?

Stirring, yearning

Desire awakened by grace

Longing, belonging

Swept into His loving embrace

At last! A place of …

Escape

There is hope for the thirsty soul.

Willing, thrilling

Answering Love’s true call

Satisfied, gratified

Now willingly giving Him all

No longer a need for …

Escape

There is rest for the grateful soul.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28

6 thoughts on “The Journey”

This poem is amazing! I actually said out loud, “Woah” when I got to the “….at last, a place of Escape.” I love this so much. Would you be willing to tell your story on my blog? You could share of a challenging time in your life and how God brought you through. Would you be interested?

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Thanks for the encouragement. As for sharing on your blog–sure. Give me a bit to pray on it and I will get back to you. Assuming I can contact you through your blog?

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