My Kadesh Barnea

My Kadesh Barnea
by Autumn R. Saunders

A place where I’ve wandered tired, alone
I’ve settled for less and tried to make it on my own.
Thirsty and broken I cry out unaware
The path I have chosen is now my despair.

This is my Kadesh Barnea.

A desolate land filled with compromise and fear
My vision was clouded by apathy… Tell me-how did I get here?
Wrong choices misled me, now tears fall down my face.
God I know you can save me, take me out of this place.

This is my Kadesh Barnea.

Away in the distance I hear your voice
You are waiting for me-I must make the choice.
A longing for restoration burns in my soul
Communion with the Creator can make me whole.

It is time to leave my Kadesh Barnea.

I cling to Your promise of living water and peace
I know abundant life is what you have for me
My anguish will cease.

Goodbye to my Kadesh Barnea.


Disclaimer:
I did not penned this poem. I was looking through some old files in my computer and found it in one of Autumn's old folder; I'm not sure if DD (darling daughter) wrote it or not. But, when I read it, I felt like the Holy Spirit was talking to me.

Please pray for me that I can leave and say goodbye to my own Kadesh Barnea.

P.S. I asked DD about this poem and she said she wrote it her freshman year at Whitworth University.