The Light Shall Overcome the Night

When you find yourself alone in the shadows
Void of peace and tricked by deceit,
Know that light flushes out the dark
And there's a light deep within your heart

If you find yourself in a crowd blind of clear sights,
Remove yourself from their company, and find some light

It will always be darkest before dawn
So prepare yourself a light
Because darkness will surely come

For shadow shrouds over everyone and everything,
Never are you alone when the night comes to cling

We all share the same sun and the same moon
But with life comes fire, let us use it to banish the present gloom

Together, when we all contribute to the fire
We can create warmth and huddle around the campfire
Until this present darkness expires

Some may be lost within the pitch black, and absent day
Some may even run wild in search of prey 

But know this..
Within your heart can start a spark,
The smallest fire can give birth to soaring flames
So bright you might even forget the darkness even came

The light shall overcome the night, breaching through the skies
So hold fast to your light, whatever it may be
A candle, a torch, a lantern, or even the full moon shining across the seas and stars

GOD never gives us more than we can handle
So hold strong to your BLAZING candles

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 6/3/2015 1:38:00 AM
Justin, I don'know how I missed this inspirational piece. The message of hope, encouragement and overcomer speaks loud and clear. Light does overcome darkness. I concur God doesn't give us more than we can handle. You have written some life changing lyrics with a powerful message. Outstanding! You get a 7 from me :) Alexis
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Justin Worthy
Date: 6/4/2015 6:25:00 PM
Thanks Alexis :)
Date: 5/30/2015 7:53:00 PM
Wonderful, very inspiring piece on the healing power of His light. Your word choice and lines bring a mood of hope and peace, it touches the reader effectively ...and brings Him glory.~~~~Cynthia
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Justin Worthy
Date: 5/30/2015 8:16:00 PM
Thanks Cynthia for your kind compliment...I'm just glad I can write a poem that not only helps me but helps all who come to read it...many thanks :)
Date: 5/30/2015 8:45:00 AM
Amen, it is true for it is written, he never puts more n or plate, than we can take
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Justin Worthy
Date: 5/30/2015 3:22:00 PM
Thanks...I've always loved that myself :)
Date: 5/30/2015 12:43:00 AM
A good, strong piece of affirmation, Justin, with rich imagery. Great work. ~7. Regards, Viv
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Justin Worthy
Date: 5/30/2015 1:07:00 AM
Thanks viv..I wrote this in hope to shine some light upon any reading this that feel down or overwhelmed by struggles and such :)
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