His Safe Embrace

by Anne Marie Lim

I was overwhelmed with the familiar feeling of being lost – the grass wild and tall around me and the storm clouds gathering overhead. In my sobbing and wretchedness, I cried out to the Lord, desiring only to touch His cloak as He passed. But Jesus came, found me in my hiding place, and gently embraced me with His nail-scarred hands. His light shone through the storm clouds, and His voice called new life and freedom into me: “My Beloved, you do not need to hide anymore. I see you and I love you.” The Lord continues to encounter me intimately all the days of my life.

Anita Zidar

Anita Zidar

Anita works at Office for Young People and loves writing and all things creative.

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