A girl on my tema opened up to us about her past struggles with depression. She told us how lonley she was and how she couldn't open up to family and friends. I believe God spoke to me through her. Someone very close to me is and has been struggling with depression. I realized that I put up a wall when she trys to talk to me about it. I struggle with patience and understanding with her. I felt convicted and guilty but the more I prayed and listened about it I realized that guilt was from the enemy. God reminded me that rather than dwell on wishing I could change the past I can change the future. So I wrote a poem to this close friend of mine. I've never written a poem but God just put so many things on my heart.
The beauty of your presence
Radiates everywhere
I'm sorry if you ever thought
Does she even care?
Have no fear to open up
I want to read you like a book
No judgement passed only love
Here for an ear or here for a hug
I know were not always nice
And yes sometimes we tend to fight
But I love you more than I can share
In fact no words can even compare
Your crazy days they crack me up
And never fail to fill my cup
I cherish you more than you know
I wish there was a way to show
A gift of compassion you did recieve
You love and care for all you see
Your talented beyond compare
You draw, you write, you listen and share
I know you struggle everyday
But thats something Christ died to pay
For you for me and everyone
So take his hand and go for a run
Feel the peace that he provides
Let Him take away the sighs
With hair that I am jealous of
You were sent by god above
The enemy has told you lies
And sometimes you keep them deep inside
Never feel out of place
You bring a smile to my face
I really wish you could see
Yourself through the perspective of me
Then maybe you'd believe it too
I'm a better person thanks to you
