Echoes of Courage: A Dance with the Divine #768

Echoes of Courage: A Dance with the Divine In silence, beneath self-built walls, We dance with shadows, doubt enthralls. A hesitant waltz, steps unknown, To whispers of fear, softly sown. Our foes not in challenges seen, But in our reactions, keen— A chorus of hesitations, Lullabies of inactions. Yet, facing fears, keys in hand, Unlocking the chains, strand by strand. Death's dread pales next to life unlived, Strength blooms from trials, so vivid. "The LORD is our fortress," so it's told, In times of trouble, in fear's cold. "All things possible with God," we hear, A beacon through doubt, through tear. Beyond our walls, we step out brave, With hearts no longer fear's slave. Eyes open wide at dawn's embrace, In divine trust, we find our grace. Here, in vulnerability, Lies strength, beauty, infinity— A dance with shadows, now a stride, In courage and faith, we confide. Written by Steven G. Lee (April 3, 2024)