The prayer of a Friend

Darkness and pain swirl around me 
They press in on me 
Their heaviness covers me 
Peace evaporates 
Joy cannot be found 
How do I keep from drowning?
In the endless pool of emptiness 
What reason do I have for living?
Then the prayer of a friend
Slices through the darkness 
I hear a whisper, "Come to me,
You who are weary and burdened
And I will give you rest"
I step toward the voice
That softly glows  
I am drawn to HIM 
The Son is revealed
And joy and peace return
And the darkness and pain
Vanish once again 

Written by Jeannie Aukerman
July 2001