Surrender

by Sharina Gerald

Dear God,

I stopped running because I realise I cannot run from You

My heart beats like ten thousand African drums…

Trying to make up for this spiritual oxygen debt

I was restless and now I have no choice but to rest in You

I did not realise my soul pants for You more than the deer pants for the water

So I was running

and yet still You caught me

You caught me with grace and the peace that surpasses all understanding

And yet You gave me the grace of understanding

And so I understand and now I won’t  run from You.

I AM,

Faithfully Yours.