MYSTERY


I am about to go into the most difficult days, months, and years of my life. My intention is to try to describe what it was like as I came to realize that my life had changed forever and that it would effect not only me but everyone close to me.

I have found my way out. I'm experiencing joy where I thought there never would be. God has been faithful to me.



"MYSTERY" by Jeff Leslie 10/6/00

I was sitting alone.
Weary.
Silent in my suffering.
Waiting for sweet relief.

I saw a butterfly outside my window
Dancing on the gentle breeze
Finally free from its silken shell.
"That will be the day," I said -- thinking out loud,
"When I spread wings of my own."

Suddenly,
Something quickened my troubled heart.

"God, is that you?" I asked in the darkness.

"Yes," He said softly.

"What was that I felt in my heart just now?"

"Describe what it felt like." He asked.

"Like peace within a storm," I slowly began,
"Like the sun breaking through a cloudy sky,
Like a rainbow after the rain,
Like a candle in the darkness,
Like a breath of fresh air,
Like a gentle breeze,
Like a warm coat in the winter,
Like ice water in the summer,
Like a perfect spring day,
Like a walk on a sandy beach,
Like a big soft pillow,
Like a good night's sleep,
Like a sincere word of kindness,
Like a love song,
Like the comfort of a mother's bosom,
Like the shelter within a father's arms,
Like a hug from a favorite friend.
Like a love that never will end.
Will You let me in, Lord, on this great mystery
That brings these sensations to one such as me?"

The answer came quickly
Almost before I was through,
As though He knew what I was going to say.

"My child," He said softly.
"The answer is easy as calling My Name.
Someone just prayed for you... So I came."

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