Am I Dreaming?

It’s dark and cold

I don’t want to be left alone

When I know there’s something in the darkness calling out to me

The fear within is screaming that something is coming for me, but somewhere deep in my mind, I know this to be false

Why can’t I awake from this nightmare?

Why must I face this darkness alone when I know there’s protection waiting for me? 

If only I could utter His name

If only I could command my mouth to speak His name, I know this nightmare would come to an end

As I try with everything in me to utter His name, it’s like my mouth is cemented shut

I called out His name in my head, having faith that He could hear me

Still, there was no change, but I knew if I could utter His name once again, He would come to my rescue, so with all the strength I could muster and as I pushed fear back, the feeling of cement plastered over my mouth seemed to disappear, and I released a roaring sound as I call out to Jesus

He showed up as a bright light, and the darkness was no longer there

I breathed a sigh of relief and thanked Him for His care

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