Hold Love Fast

when the shadows never fade
and hope hurries for the door,
when the dawn feels distant
with waves crashing on the shore.

it's in that very moment,
you need to rest in Him,
lifting eyes, let truth arise
for God's grace will never dim.

when the glitter starts to scatter
and the day brings an ill wind,
when the struggle is not abstract
with scars and stains, still tinged.

it's in that very moment
you need to trust in Him,
lifting hands, surrender plans
for God's strength will never dim.

when feelings are confusing
and you lack understanding,
when you're searching for real meaning
and your problems are expanding.

it's in that very moment
you need to lean on Him,
lifting hearts, as fear departs
for God's love will never dim.

shadows - cast, love hold fast
in prayer, now share
the wounds that will not last!

in each and every moment
you need to follow Him,
lifting ways, Christ now raise
for God's glory will not dim.

This poem won second place for the June 2026 poetry contest