So Near

By Suzanne Graham

A struggle that’s unseen
Pain without the answers
Scars that can’t be kissed away
Memories that hurt
It’s hard to smile through it
Sometimes I feel helpless as I pray

Then.
The Light shines in
We feel hope
It’s singing again  
Jesus.
Reaching for us.  
So I smile to myself
As He shows us He’s near
So….. near….

Sisters painting pictures
Brothers telling stories
Love notes pushed under my door

A text that says “I love you”
Harmonizing as we drive
Teddy bear tea parties on the floor

“Look for the light.”
I hear my Father whisper
“I know the strain is real
But I’m hear in the struggle. 
Pulling you closer 
My light is around you 
Let me show you I’m near.” 

And then; 
His light shines in. 
We feel hope 
It’s singing again  
Jesus 
Reaching for us
So I smile to myself
As He shows us He’s near. 
So near…..

Movie nights past bedtime
Basketball out in the rain 
Doughnuts in our Sunday best 

Waffles in the morning
Lego castles on the stairs 
Back rubs when it’s hard to rest. 

Stickers on the windows
Scooters in the driveway 
Treasures from the past hung on the wall 

Hugs that mean “I need you”
Looks that say “I know you” 
Answered Prayers no matter how small. 

He’s so near…….