within mountains

i'm resting on the floor, in this place; my heart. the door is no longer open for darkness. darkness no longer is sitting on my couch, feet propped up, making itself at home.

instead, all the lights are on inside. even in the dusty rooms, walls, edges, that have not seen light in years. the darkest corners that have never even seen the light, are brilliantly illuminated. the windowsills of my heart, are decked in wild flowers, and on display for You. life is overflowing here.

i'm no longer rampaged by darkness in my own home; i'm free, dancing barefooted on the kitchen floor. i'm washed clean in Your grace. You are here and You have set up permanent residence. i'm never alone. i'm never scared to be apart from you, as i know that will never happen. You are unconditional.

i'm safe. You've protected my heart and barricaded the door from darkness. it might knock, it might try, but You've already taken care of it. the fight has been won.

i'm covered in hope.

--based on psalm 30