Liv'n'Hope

I’m being stretched beyond my limits,
fraying at the edges,
counting the closest exits,
and rethinking all my pledges.

They talk about living out your dreams,
as though it were as simple as falling asleep.
Who knew that my eyes would produce such streams,
that I’d baulk so often before taking a leap?

I’m here living out one of those dreams,
so where is that happy glowing feeling?
I’m missing that part of the deal it seems.
Maybe that’s something the Enemy is stealing.

Maybe the glow *is* here in part,
just not quite so straightforward.
It’s a fire testing my heart,
and making me call out Heavenward.

For nothing on this earth can satisfy,
not even the most exciting dreams and careers.
But I know I’ll find joy as I let this fire purify…
For the glow of God’s glory will finally dry all my tears.