Between Two Voices
By: Kim Hembry ©
June 9, 2011
Two voices compete for space in my mind
One speaks in hushed tones of love
The other in a tone unkind
You’d think it’d be easy to yield to a voice
That sounds pleasant and peaceful
That gives you a choice
But the other voice beckons with loud demands
Layering on immense pressure
Not sure I can stand
Up to the voice that’s demanding of me
Though I know that the other
Will help me to see
The lies and deception that clash with the truth
The perspective that matters
What is really valued
So I will choose to respond to the love
And stand up to the voice
That pushes and shoves
Believing that as this journey goes on
The harsh, violent voice
Will be overcome
By the voice that speaks hope, calming with peace
That encourages with love
That helps me to see
That my life truly matters and is worth fighting for
That it’s worth pressing on
That there’s something more
Important in this life than what I have known
Something greater than dreams
And stories untold
So I will press on and stand up to the lies
To the voice that belittles
I won’t run and hide
But I’ll turn to the voice that doesn’t condemn
I’ll yield to His love
And surely I’ll win!
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