Through the Keyhole

It was like peeping through the keyhole, gazing out to a life I never knew, yet yearned for so deeply in my soul.

The joy of one who was loved, adored and free to be herself.

She ran around singing songs of praise, free from all adversity, sunkissed by God's delight.

She looked to the sky with tears in her eyes. Not the tears that I have endured since young, but ones filled with awe, with innocence and freedom.

Not a care in the world, surrounded only by love and boundless opportunity.

Where will she end up? How far will she go?

Her limits know no bounds. Fierce and strong, with intellect beyond her years.

Who will she become?

A force to be reckoned with, a faith so strong nothing could tear her down.

She will be admired, powerful is every word whispered from her lips.

Grace and favour shall follow her all the days of her life.

She is mighty, she is brave, she is both humble and profound. Her mere presence lights up rooms.

Her heart is filled with love, overflowing over everyone around her. A soul to be remembered.

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As I continue peeping through the keyhole,

I feel the fire inside me burn.

Trapped inside this darkness,

such freedom I so dearly yearn.

How could I ever get there?

Where did she find the key?

As I watch her run so freely,

I wonder who I will ever be?

The wretched, sorrowful nothing, my father said I'd be?

We'll see.

Just one taste, one touch, one feeling,

of that power she holds within.

Surely I could get there,

but where do I begin?

I search and search the shadows,

til there is yet no more.

Who is she? Where is she from?

I watch in painful awe.

Suffocatingly restricting, the walls are closing in;

how can she be so sure?

My God, my God, where are you?

I'm banging on the door.

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In an instant my eyes are opened,

a still small voice so familiar responds.

"My daughter I have been waiting,

for you to surely come.

I have set you apart for greatness,

for freedom beyond your years.

I have called you out from that darkness,

now wipe away those tears.

No longer will you watch from afar,

suffering in pain and sorrow and fright.

You are called to be forgiven,

now come into the light.

Step out from behind that keyhole,

it is not your home anymore.

Walk with me my precious daughter,

like an eagle you will soar.

Come sing these songs of praises,

sunkissed in My delight.

Not a care in the world, surrounded by love,

every opportunity laid in sight.

How far will you go? Who will you become?

Trust in me and I'll show you the way.

A force to be reckoned with, a faith so strong,

with you I'll always stay.

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I heard your cries my darling,

your desperation through the night.

Awake, awake, my beloved,

your darkness has turned to light.

Set your soul free and come with me,

if only you will see.

That girl you saw through the keyhole,

with her you'll surely be.

Now come my child,

there's no time to waste,

I have set for you your path.

There are others to save, calling out my name,

from their sorrows, they will soon laugh.

From darkness to light, they too will come,

but it is you who holds the key.

Go out and share your story my child,

set the captives free.

Until the day I return to bring you home,

my Spirit lives in thee."

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My God, my God,

so beautiful, so kind, so full of love.

I don't know what I would be without you.

All glory to the Lord above.