You Are Not Nothing

You Are Not Nothing

by Patricia A Pitterle

I am nothing, and I know it,

In this dark place, I'm alone.

The walls close themselves around me

And the light I knew is gone.

I can't see how I came here.

I can't find the pathway out.

Darkness is all I know now,

I breathe it in and breathe it out.

In my mind I see more clearly,

And I recognize my sins

I turn my thoughts toward Jesus

And my heart invites Him in.

Into my soul that's aching,

Into my troubled mind,

Into the past that holds me

Into chains that tightly bind.

The past that holds me captive

To the person I have been

And whispers I'm not good enough

To return, once more, to Him.

A light pierces the darkness

It chases night away from me,

Reminds me I'm a child of God

A light that sets me free.  

His grace is there before me

And His redeeming love,

He pulls me from the darkness

His spirit like a dove.

He reminds me I am holy.

He reminds me I have worth.

He reminds me He has died for sin

So when I leave this earth,

I will see His glory.

I will see His face.

I will walk beside Him,

As He leads me from this place.

The past is now behind me.

I have repented of my sins.

I've changed my life for Jesus.

Opened my heart and let Him in.

He cast out all the darkness.

He changed my night to day.

His path is one of mercy, 

As I follow in His ways.

Now, I look up in times of trial,

I am searching for His light.

I know He removes the darkness

And restores eternal sight.

When the darkness falls too quickly

And you don't know what to do,

Invite Him right into your heart

And He will make you new.

New in faith and understanding,

New in hope and strength from above,

New in His tender mercies,

New in His eternal love. 

So, now you know, you are not nothing

You are a child of royal birth.

He welcomes you into His arms

And reminds you of your worth.