damolaolomu

embracing pain

pressed but not crushed

temporarily struck down but it’s not for destruction

being stretched but yielding

obedience when it’s contrary to intellect

understanding that promises trump challenges and circumstances

dying to live again

knowing that situations don’t represent a lack of love

because pruning means there’s fruit 

and the bending is making room for more fruit 

we know that the proof of his love is love

and he’s closer than close

seasons change, but he’s constant

and we understand that his thoughts are good, of peace

and there’s an expected end, a greater weight of glory

so we lean in more

trust more, seek more

believe more and find rest 

in his word, promises and his integrity

birthing stories to inspire others who will walk the paths we did.