The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.— John 1:5

You, Lord
shine in the darkness.
Yet we
skulk in the shadows,
hiding in pain.
You, Lord
shine in the darkness.
Yet we
cower in the corner,
fearful in shame.
You, Lord
shine in the darkness.
Yet we
dance with the devil,
flirting with sin.
You call us forth,
your radiant
beams of grace,
piercing the gray.
Your light
of love,
freedom,
acceptance
lighting the way.
Lord,
we are blinded
by your mercy,
often afraid
to trust,
to hope.
Lead us Lord
out of the darkness
and into
Your light.