The Prodigal

Written by Mary Grace Wallace

What happened to her? Where did she go?
The one with the laugh and never a foe.
She'd light up the room with only a smile
Lending a hand or an ear all the while.

Somewhere along the journey of life
Her heart was consumed by darkness and strife.
When did it change? How can she know?
She faded too slowly to see it go.

Confused by the hurt and turmoil of late
She wonders if this is really her fate.
There's only one answer for the state that she's in
But she can't see it clearly through the veil of sin.

What's that?!? A light is piercing right through.
It started out small and she watched as it grew.
With ripping and tearing is the veil torn away
Instantly turning her night into day.

And now with the warmth of the Light on her face
She's enveloped by Mercy, Forgiveness and Grace.
"Where have you been?", to her Lord she cried out.
"You were gone for so long, I started to doubt."

"My daughter," He said, "I've always been here.
You just couldn't see me because of your fear."
"Oh Jesus, forgive me, for running away!
I promise to never again go astray.
I know in my heart my life is made new
As long as my eyes remain always on You."