The grand illusion of happiness
Like the brightly painted horses on the carrousel
The calliope blaring it’s melodies
Beckons for all to join the ride
The carnival attraction seems to offer an escape from reality
Once aboard, the amusement brings instant elation
A distraction from all which is looming outside the circle
Around you go, carefree, but not really gaining ground
There is nothing wrong with entertainment
But it is not a panacea which erases life’s pains
Once the carrousel horses end their run and the music fades
You are left with yourself, your thoughts, still needing answers
The joy you seek is not in the placebo of lights and sounds
Only by facing the issues you wrestle in the night
By going to the mat, taking the opponent down for the count
Can you rise to be acknowledged as the winner
This is not accomplished by your own effort alone
But you have to be willing to contend
Knowing that your Father is the Judge, your Lord, the Referee
And empowered by the Holy Spirit
The fight is rigged, already decided in your favor
You walk into the arena the winner
You walk out the victor
To ride the real horses into the hills of your destiny
You hear the songs of deliverance being sung by your God
The sweet, still small voice, of your Guide
And following the King
You conquer each demon-thought which dares rise up
Do not allow the night-terrors to rob you of life
When the One who gives life
Has chosen you as His own
And will not allow you to become a castaway
Embrace your journey called life
Do not back away from the pursuit
For the answers you seek are ahead
Not in the wake of all which has tried to stop you
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