When it's Darkest--Couplet

This is another couplet I cranked out for the day.

Sometimes the joy is gone from life

Relationships have turned to strife

Discouragement has caught you fast
In mental quicksand mixed to last

Understanding leaves your side
And friends and lovers won't abide

Quitting seems a tempting thought

When all endeavors turn to rot

But often when things look too dark

That's when to reach and hit the mark

Then is the time to say your prayers

Let God take your burdens and cares

For Christ has already paid the debt

For sins that aren't committed yet

And for mistakes, bad thoughts, and ills

Christ, our Saviour, paid the bills

So when you're tempted to give in

Remember you have but to begin

Turn your failures into gold

Make that first step. Yes! Be bold.

Then lift your foot. Begin another

Soon you'll find you're following Brother.

Remember that when there is light

It banishes the darkest night.

© 2016 by H. Linn Murphy