Climb

It amazes me when a breath catches me off guard and finds me like it was my first
I go on a lot of walks by myself trying to induce the same freedom
My little actions in the physical are like a step up a steep mountain.

I see the end and know it will be beautiful as the view becomes clearer
As my old ways stay at the floor I've stepped off
I know there will be times for longing at what once was
But the present road is where I'm at and will follow.

I know the climate will change and I'll have to adapt accordingly
I know that even on this narrow path I will walk with others
They too will walk with me.
The air is getting cleaner as I put one foot in front of the other
Even when lamenting makes it hard to breath.

But I stoop down to pick up budding flowers and can't avoid the promises of new life
I wear them like ribbons in my hair to remember which Kingdom I now belong
And the climb strengthens the lungs to sing even bolder songs.

When I'm weak I rest in surprising pastures
They coil around my frame to keep me put
To take in deeper lessons that grow like seeds reaching for maturity.

The day will come where I'll reach the top
I'll see the intricacies of Another's faithfulness
Though I only saw it in part through the walk

I will be in hysterics, weeping before the fullness of God
Knowing the extent of His mercy that I unknowingly caught

I will breathe Completeness, eternal love that I only grappled with a little in human relationships
I will fall on my face with the saints that tremble in amazement with the song of Holy.
A song I heard healing the broken-hearted as they started up the mount of Restoration.

I have simply found a hope for great promises
For myself and for a people looking for Someone to fully trust
I see so many at the foot of the mountain afraid to wander up.
Some with strange walls around them so they can't even see the steps ahead
Making the peak look impossible to reach.

But cry Hallelujah!! and cry nothing less!
There is no greater freedom!
"God be praised!"
We will all see eventually.
He walks with us the whole time so there's nothing much to be achieved
Other than listening for Him so that He might meet us where He pleases.

May His presence weigh on and restore our hearts.
Reminding us what the journey is for