There is a lovely place
in the eternal depth 
of my soul 
where the sun always shines – 
its warmth leveled to my liking 
and 
its light shining on the Truth. 

In this place 
lies a space of soft grasses 
cooled by the Breath 
of low and gentle breezes.
There, I see You 
sitting 
smiling 
and 
sensing my presence 
which lifts Your smile 
from contentment 
to 
pure Joy 
the sight of which 
brings me also 
to 
pure Joy. 

What a gift!
What a blessing!
To see Your face at the sight of me! 
To feel my heart at the sight of you! 

I do not remember my first visit 
to this meadow, 
but I do remember the journey I took to find it – 
all the dark turns 
the cold, lonely days and nights of 
self 
devouring 
self 
until despair offered a refuge – 
a place to rest 
clean food to eat 
fresh water to drink 
a map to help me find my way – 
to this lovely place 
in the eternal depth 
of my soul 
where 
the Son 
always shines. 

Painting, “Remember the Things that Make You Happy”, by Lacey Christenson