By Gayle Garneau
When God blinks…
My heart skips a beat.
Panic soon follows.
Is this the end?
Am I alone? Abandoned?
Without hope?
Has He closed His eyes to me forever?
Will He ever look on me again?
What did I do wrong?
Will I ever be good enough?
Can I earn back His love?
Why won’t He turn my way?
When God blinks…
“Don’t fret my child.
I didn’t turn my back on you.
I am always right here by your side.
It was only momentarily that I looked away.
A tear had formed in the corner of my eye.
I was overcome by the pain of the struggle you are going through.
And I know you do not understand why you must walk this rocky path”.
When God blinks…
“I merely blinked to clear the droplet from its perch.
I placed in a jar, labelled with your name.
Laid it around my neck, close to my heart.
You see, my sweet child you are not forgotten.
In fact, it is quite the opposite.
I keep these jars along with your prayers close by me at all times.
I see every struggle and fear.
Every question you are too afraid to ask”.
When God blinks…
“I hear every word, I know every thought.
I am merely waiting for you to let go of that which binds you.
All that holds you captive.
Place it with full trust in my hands.
I want to help, restore, and heal.
For as long as you make your pain your idol,
I cannot be King of your heart.
When you think I have blinked…
Let go.
Trust.
And give me space in your heart”.