If you are lost and alone
If you can smell the devil's breath
I know where you are.
If you are sitting in a deep,
Dark depression with suicidal thoughts
I know where you are.
If you are chained by and
Bound by drugs and alcohol
I know where you are.
See I've been to all these
Places all at once, and it's
No place for anyone to be.
You might think there's no way
Out, but I want to tell you a
Miracle is waiting for you.
I may not be the best one
To be talking to you, for I do not know
All of the Bible scripture's by heart.
But I can tell you it's only by the
Grace of God and Jesus Christ
That I no longer live in the darkness.
I was told to open my heart and arms
Ask for forgiveness, and to accept
Jesus Christ as my savior.
I was told it was time to pray,
only for His Knowledge, strength
And the will to carry it out,
Now don't get me wrong.
This takes time and courage and lots
Of Faith, with each Prayer I could feel
His strength growing inside.
He waits for you, come bring yourself
To God, believe in Him,
Ask for Forgiveness and you too shall be saved.
You will be freed and then recovery is possible.
Do not worry about stumbling around
At first, it's okay it will take time for
You to learn to lay your burdens upon Him,
And walk steady, keep your Faith
If you are sick and tired of living,
Yet sick and tired of dying
And what out of the rat race
I know where you are.
Please come and open you heart
Feel the warmth and see the light
That you have been so missing.
He keeps his promises
Ask and you shall receive
Seek and you shall find
Knock and He will answer.
So if you are lost and lonely
Chained and bound
I know where you are
Take that first step
And admit you are powerless
And begin the wonderful life of recovery.
Author notes
Prompt: Recovery
This is a true life write I have been to all the places was chained and bound lost and lonely I have found recovery with the help of many, God mainly so One thing I do is lift my head and pray to struggle through another day...God bless you and may you find the peace that I have.
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Words cannot describe!
A wonderful write, I couldn't have said it better myself!
You have not only put out an extraordinary message but you told your story of recovery as well. thank you for entering and god bless you too!
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a good light piece full of love and arms open. the ups and downs of life eh, sometimes we find ourselves in the dark and a hand is needed.
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Excellent
Excellent message---Very sincere and truthful--
Very well written, structured and versed!
I too, have been there, even contemplated suicide at one point---Thank God for helping us overcome it--
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http://allpoetry.com/poem/3861327
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Excellent
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so glad you are you now...and not knowing the reality of fun...I was there too..in acohol...but it was a hard road back ...the resist I needed to have to fight the cravings ...of a everyday cry in my beer...cool so glad you recovered...great write brought back memories..ty katie
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Great write, nice job of writting, and such a great witnessing tool to many. Hopefully this will help others in the same situations.
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due to the lack of entries, i cannot judge this contest. i am sorry that i have to delete the contest. know that i do appreciate your entry and am very thankful that someone cared. viyanna rosemarie
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thank you for this wonderful entry into my contest to help me stay clean and sober. i am looking forward to reading more from you in the future. viyanna rosemarie
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This is deep. So you found faith and it helped you. This is what I need. I wish my pain would leave me. This is a hopeful write. It shine a light to me. Thank you so much.
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Excellent !
Join the club Blondone! Been there as well I glad you made it back as well! Wrote a poetry book on the subject kind of called "RETURNING To LIFE" Check out this poem if you would like. on the topic as well. Will send numbers in a moment.
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God bless you!
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