November 2016

I am not ashamed

Of my faith and belief in the one true king

I am not ashamed

To declare my association with the one who sacrificed his life that I can have mine

I am not ashamed

To publicly sing praises and proclaim the love I have for the one who gave me grace to cover my disgrace

I am not ashamed

To write these words and let the world know

I have found favor in the one who created the universe

I am not ashamed

Of my salvation

For its a merit I do not deserve.

-totshelpinghands

I still see your face in the mirror

I still feel your warmth around my body

I still hear your words of encouragement

I still hear your whispers of love deep down

I still feel the pain of your chastisement

That has shaped my being today.

The pain of your departure has left a great bruise

Which I thought could never be healed.

But thankfully, I am more than victorious

Death may seem to triumph over you

But not for long.

For I know resurrection is yet to blossom.

For when it does,

Death shall be put to shame

And all shall rejoice again.

– totshelpinghands

Dedicated to all those who transitioned into glory as a result of cancer.