Dear Fear
My worst fear
Came uninvited
And took a seat at my kitchen table
That smile so green
And it’s gaze so mild
I thought I could turn and run
Wrong
Was it interested
Pleased
Diseased
Yes
It had no fear at all
I stood there
Frozen
Immobile
Stock still
Trying to keep my light
Why does it think it can hold me like this?
I know whose I am
It’s still here for the long night
One word
One tongue
One hand
One grip
And all I did was stay
Wrapped in the arms of gray smoke
And I didn’t pray
I stayed
Terrified
Dignity set aside
Until I knew it was safe
Sunrise
I opened my eyes
Remnants of the night before
Oil poured
Lock the door
Keep the score
One day more
I won
Because I arrived for one more day
I won.
Dear Fear,
You can’t have me
You’ve never had me
And you never will.
You’re not welcome here
In Jesus name
You’re not welcome here.
I belong to the one true God
And I carry his word inside me.
The longer the night
The brighter my light will shine
For his good glory.
The next time you try to come
You won’t be able to cross the threshold.
This house belongs to the Lord
And my Name is his forever.
My name is his forever.
I’m his forever.
His forever.