Living Proof

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I recently wrote this short poem to share the reality of the darkest war I ever fought. The battle raged not outside, but inside my own head. This is my testimony of surviving that internal struggle, overcoming shame, and finding complete healing in Christ. If you are fighting an unseen battle, I offer this poem as proof: His word is true, and He will help you through.

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Living Proof

Hunger pains — sharp as knives.

I cried to God “please take my life.”

Fighting back a flood of tears,
Alone with shadows, gripped by fear.

Consumed by shame, the darkness grew
And blocked the light that I once knew.

Hollow eyes, skin so pale,
A once strong body — now thin and frail.
The mirror showed me what I’d done;
A long, hard battle had just begun.

It was time for me to stand up and fight —
The end of this war was nowhere in sight.
The enemy’s lies were destroying my soul,
As the illness continued to take its toll.

As I lay in bed, my bones would ache,
Every breath a burden — so hard to take.
Each sunrise came with fear and dread,
And a battle raging in my head.

The enemy whispered in my ear,
“God has surely left you here.”
I whispered back, “That’s not true —
He promised to always see me through.”

The Word of God — my shield and sword,
I placed my trust in Christ the Lord.
Every day was hard to face, but I
Moved forward — by God’s Grace.

He made my broken spirit whole
And fully healed my shattered soul.
With every beat my new heart sings
Of the comfort that His presence brings.

The past is gone — I’m made brand new.
I’m living proof — God’s Word is true.

t.m. ©2025