End

If this is the end of my journey and I see no other way for it to be otherwise, then as it reaches its conclusion I want to thank you Lord for the journey itself. The destination I constantly sought is now only understood as my journey was taken. The future is yours and I commend my whole self, wretched that I am, to you Lord. For I fear my steps are coming to a halt. I acknowledge the joys of life, the love, the laughter, the sorrow too, the hardship, the loss of friends and loved ones. You have given me everything I have and I lay my whole journey before you now. I give you all that I am, all I was and ever will be. The wind is howling around my ears, its noise brings confusion and fear to my weakening soul. I have never felt so small in the vast enormity of your brilliant creation. Yet even in this dire moment, I know you are here, close by me Lord. I feel the assurance of your abiding presence. The shadow I felt with me throughout is emerging, becoming a bright light. As the breath in my body begins to become still, the vision of eternity breaks the clouds of doubt that have been forming above my head during this most stressful, wearying time. I trust you Lord and that increases now as I let go of this waking world and give into the sleep that is so needed, most welcome. I close my eyes now, the pain is leaving me, I see the hand you stretch out to me now and I am filled with an incredible peace, one I have never felt before. The dark is fading now it is becoming a glorious new morning!