Carry Through.

Sometimes we're so consumed with
our problems
we become oblivious to the most important people.

We think we're alone,
abandoned and misunderstood.

But it doesn't mean nobody's there
when we don't hear anyone speak.

I've found that the worse thing
to do when you're feeling down
is to force yourself to sleep.
It sounds most sensible -
we're tired and the right thing to do is knock out.

But really,
the next day doesn't get any better.
Sometimes, we think it gets better,
only because we form another layer around our hearts
that hardens and numbs ourselves from reality.

Where do you get true rest?

I tried almost everything -
14 hours of sleep [that's considered excessive for my personality]
'inner healing' at some yogi's basement
sleeping pills
alcohol
meditation [yoga]
get into a romantic relationship and be loved
new age 'healing' music

and they don't work at all.

Then I realise the rest I really wanted
is in Love's arms.

And once you're in
His arms,
nothing and nobody else can be compared to that.

But there're times we forget
we're still in those arms -
our eyes are focused elsewhere,
we frown, we sulk, we get all uncomfortable -

Don't look around anymore.
Look up
and realise
True rest is right beside you.

Reach up
and let
Him carry you.

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