Thump, ka-thump, scratch, scrunch.
Rhythm disrupted,
Life skips a beat.
Rats racing in a maze.
Cats waiting to pounce.
Dogs panting with glee.
The merry-go-round continues.
Pleasant, then faster, faster,
‘Til the children scream and hang on in fear.
Somewhere, somehow,
I am on hold.
Suspended, upended,
Dismembered and wondering.
I fall on my face writhing in my sweat.
Anguish, fear, overwhelm, frustration.
Then I hear it, starting softly,
Building cascading to highs
And lows, loud then soft,
Higher, higher to a momentous crescendo
Of light and beauty and sound.
Connecting.
Knowing.
Understanding.
In the presence of Wisdom.
Nothing and everything change
In one moment of surrender.
Thump, thump, thump, thump.
Rhythm in sync,
Clear and distinct.
All of life is but a song.
Children living free.
Moms hugging tight.
Dads steadily strong.
The carnival continues.
Pleasant afternoon at the park.
The children squeal in delight.
I am here now.
Suspended in Grace.
Holding tight. He never fails.
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Teresa Shields Parker is a Christian weight loss author, coach, podcaster, and speaker, who has lost 250 pounds and kept it off since 2013. Her books include: “Reconnecting Jayne: Her Sister’s Support,” “Rebuilding Jayne: Her Father’s Protection,” “Sweet Grace: How I Lost 250 Pounds and Stopped Trying to Earn God’s Favor,” “Sweet Grace Study Guide,” “Sweet Victory: Winning the Battle,” “Sweet Surrender: Breaking Strongholds,” “Sweet Journey to Transformation: Practical Steps to Lose Weight and Live Healthy”, “Sweet Freedom: Losing Weight and Keeping It Off With God’s Help,” “Sweet Freedom Study Guide,” “Sweet Change: True Stories of Transformation,” “Sweet Hunger: Developing an Appetite for God,” and “Sweet Excuses: Stop Lying to Yourself & Start Losing Weight.” She also offers Overcomers Christian Weight Loss Academy and VIP intensive coaching. Don’t miss her weekly podcast, Sweet Grace for Your Journey, where she shares tips from her personal journey of losing weight and discovering healthy living. Contact her at [email protected].