God Saw a Prize

My world a chasm of utter darkness Dreariness enveloped me like a cloud Bound by chains in an abandoned fortress Tormented body - a field freshly plowed Accomplishments ignored; voice never heard Wondered why on earth was I even born Treated like clipped wings of a fallen bird Ripped to shreds, I could no longer be torn Unsettling to be taunted by others When all you do is exemplify love Why is it so hard to love one another As commanded by the Savior above I tried so hard to find favor in their sight All efforts were unfavorably received I began to pray and was bathed in light Chains started falling, my sentence reprieved God looks at me and sees a worthy prize The Lord loves all of his children the same I’m no longer concerned about man’s eyes Ill-conceived judgments nor secular names The name of the Lord is a strong tower His mighty name is worthy to be praised I thank him for his redemptive power For being my light on the darkest of days In times of despair God spoke from above Through His Word, He counseled and He advised Keep His commandments - Keep walking in love I am His, I am loved, and I am a prize!