Where is Jesus when I’m falling apart?
Where is Jesus when I’m alone in the dark?
Crying on the bathroom floor covered in shame.
Contemplating my worth and desperately craving love.
Where is Jesus when I don’t recognise myself?
Where is Jesus when I’ve had enough?
Where is Jesus when my friends have abandoned me?
Where is Jesus when I feel unlovable?
My child, my child.
I am here.
I’m never far and always near.
I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Don’t you know I won’t let you go through anything you can’t handle?
You are strong and courageous my dear.
Have faith, you are loved and I am here.
Brighter days are coming little one.
Stay strong and hold fast, it won’t be long.
POET: Rochelle Ward, attends Nambour Seventh-day Adventist Church.