Christmas and Depression

Christmas and the holiday season for many is not a time of festivity. Rather, painful events leave them feeling like their heart has been ripped out of their chest. They are the walking wounded. I personnally know of a woman who has lost her mother two days ago. Another friend of mine called me today. His father fell out of his wheelchair and doctors are giving him five days to live.

This is the time of year where depression weighs heavier than ever, and many choose the path of alcohol, drugs, or suicide to escape the pain. I almost chose that path once, but God in his mercy and love intercepted me before I could go through with throwing my life away. I pray for all who are lonely in this season, that you may find comfort in your pain. I pray that God's spirit would speak peace to the storms you are facing. There is sunshine beyond the darkness. Jesus stands with arms extended to you. Receive his comfort, and may the poem I wrote below give you the courage to face the darkness, and arise victorious over the gates of hell.


WINGS
by Jeffrey Kimble

Oh tender wings
so strong yet frail
beaten fierce
by the winds of hell
who sneering waits
with firm clenched fist
jeering, hoping
you'll fail the test.

Yield not to this fury
of hateful tempest blast
lose not your spirit
to a dismal darkened past
Hell may try to trap you
within its gripping snare
steal away your strength
leave you in despair.

But your wings are created
to withstand the tests of time
praise to their Creator
reveals their secret design
Brilliant rays from within
pierce hell's darkest night
demons flee with trembling
at the awesome sight.

Torn and tattered wings
repaired by heavens light
diamond studs protrude
cutting chains bound so tight
Angels join the chorus
the blood and word prevail
spirit rises heavenward
destroying the gates of hell

Remember, oh precious wings
the Creator's grand design
praise breaks through the barriers
and makes his glory shine
The gates of hell cannot prevail
against the glory of the Lord
none can quench the fire of God
nor stand against his word.