Hope Floats...

It stirs the air, alights in gossamer wings of grace and mercy...hope settles into the soul and remains... a tiny spark hidden while in the mix, in the sh*t, in the trenches...it is the only flame left in the deluge, in the wake of violence...in the tsunami of emotional, verbal and mental abuses...hope floats deep below the surface waiting, keeping the mind sane and in the here and now, keeps the feet planted on rocky ground, on the battlefield as evil things are done in secret.

So many my friends...so many suffer in quiet...bruised souls peering out of eyes gone dim...moments of joy while with loved ones sustaining the spirit...magical moments in a song that reaches in and plucks out the hope, brushes it off, shines it up and puts it back to light the way...supernatural moments standing as the wind whips up where you stopped in mid-stride in awe and wonder as leaves rain down upon your head, even the dogs absolutely still looking up into the sky, aware as only canines can be of the mystical.

Hope according to Wikipedia..."Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large. As a verb, its definitions include: "expect with confidence" and "to cherish a desire with anticipation".

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

2 Corinthians 4:18

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

Stand my friends...sit...shuffle...but remain in hope...let it fill your heart and mind with possibilities, with dreams of a better future, a better present. Let it move you to courage, to strength, to loving yourself enough to go...to run from fear, disgust, rejection, betrayal, and the trauma of the situation you are in. Oh I see you...I know the lies...that we can't make it, we're not enough...not smart enough, tough enough, capable enough...take a step back and truly see what you are, what you have been through...see dear lost ones, see how truly strong you are, see the lies for what they are and hold to hope, to love, to peace. There is a way...we have a Waymaker, Miracle worker, Promise Keeper, a Light in the Darkness who knows, who sees us where we are no matter how far we have descended to the bowels of Shoal, to the depths of hell.

He stands with us...cries with us...grieves mightily each and every hit...lift up your heads and see, you have a Father who loves without borders, without reservation, without restraint...it is all encompassing. There is a way for each one...walk with strength, stand in the knowledge of who you are and who you were made to be...not the madness you live with each day, wondering if today is the day you die...you were fearfully and wonderfully created for so much more....created to know love, true love...created to walk this earth in peace, in joy every morning, not the hell you currently swim through each moment.

May you cling to hope, may you cling to love and grace, compassion and mercy. May God clear the way, light the way in neon streamers to your freedom from fear.

Speak your truth dear hearts...wisely, carefully, with dignity..with grace. Stand tall, walk proud and carry a big stick...