I lay in the bed, thoughts runnin through my head

I ask God for a break, from the tears that I’ve shed.

I cry out loud, “Lord please let me sleep!”

Maybe in my  dreams life will all make sense to me.

I toss and I turn, and my eyes start to burn

Lord please give me peace, from the pain and the grief!

All I ask for is rest before life takes over me.

I drift into a dream…

I stand in a room with a man infront of me—in a three piece suit, as sharp as can be.

His eyes pierced my soul, they were dark and without love.

It had to have been the devil, and not the man above.

He wrapped his arm around me and told me to follow. I knew his promises were empty, words so seductive but hollow.

He promised me love, he promised me riches. Sex, drugs, no worries, he’d grant all my “wishes”.

The only way I could have it was to give him control. I’d have to sign my life away and offer him my soul.

A bible appeared and I held it tight. I declined his offer, and I put up a fight.

The room combusted and burst into flames. The devil knew that my faith had put him to shame.

I asked the lord why the devil tested me so. He said, “my child you are special and this, you must know. My strongest are tempted most, but they are always prepared. Don’t think of me as distant, for everywhere you turn, I am there. Wipe the tears from your eyes, so you can see clearly. I will answer your prayers because I love you so dearly. I will never give you more than I know you can bare; I’ve never stopped loving you, I will always be there. Your purpose is to be different, to channel my spirit. Listen to my voice—I know you can hear it. When you wake up, be free in my love. The devil might test you, but I’m watching from up above.”

I woke up smiling and feeling well rested. I felt like a star pupil who was ready to be tested.

I realized that struggles were a blessing in disguise.  I could rise from adversity and give the world a surprise.

I laughed at the devil and his powerless ways. I have power over me for the rest of my days.

God’s given me peace, I’ll ask for nothing else. I had peace all along, I saw the God in myself.