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Keep Breathing

I stare into the emptiness as words fail to come out.
My chest tightens as my respirations increase.
What are they thinking?
Can they sense my discomfort?
How do I stop my heart from beating so fast?

Breathe in…breathe out…

Think.
Say something.
They’re waiting.
But don’t say that.
Think.
Just say it…but not like that.

Breathe in…breathe out…

Lies start to fill me head.
My words don’t even matter.
They don’t even care about what I have to say.
My words don’t even matter.
Just stay silent…
…but keep breathing.

Breathe in…breathe out…

For the Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
                                                    – Job 33:4

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I’m Getting Ready

I’m getting ready to shed the skin that has been encasing a fearful soul.

I’m getting ready to awaken the dormant spirit that has left me numb and dull.

I’m getting ready to accept imperfection and drown every debilitating fear.

I’m getting ready to allow for every therapeutic tear.

I’m getting ready to breathe for the very first time.

I’m getting ready to experience what happens when faith and action combine.

I’m getting ready to uncover what has been kept hidden.

I’m getting ready to invest in every gift I have been given.

I’m getting ready to evict the lies that have made homes in my head.

I’m getting ready to be shocked by all that lies ahead.

I’m getting ready to reap the fruit of life that hangs from sacred trees.

I’m getting ready to make the most of each moment and embrace more opportunities.

I’m getting ready to strengthen and use my voice.

I’m getting ready to love, because there is no other choice.

I’m getting ready to live – live bold and free.

I’m getting ready to live authentically me.

I’m getting ready to strive and find ways to soar.

I’m getting ready to carry out what I’ve been created for.

 

However, as it is written: 
“No eye has seen, 
no ear has heard, 
no mind has conceived 
what God has prepared for those who love him”—

                                                                               – 1 Corinthians 2:9