You never know where the roads we have may lead us, sometimes they cross, Sometimes they are crooked and broken.

The one road that we can travel is the one paved in gold, Never to break or cross over or go astray. I have experienced the roads crossed and crooked And especially been on the road that leads to a dead end.

I have felt so much depression and fault inside of me that I have Leaned on him, everyday to try to be a better person for him and for me I have so much energy inside for him just to burst open but I am scared, Scared of how this awesome power is over my life, scared because this evil has Had such a strong hold on my life.

I felt released at one time and then I go back to the evilness that has embraced me for so long. I cry out every day for an uplifting of joy and forgiveness for any wrong I have done On a daily basis.

This pain I have felt for so long is beginning to dissolve away But will never be forgotten, because I will remember where I was And where I will be one day. The broken path is nothing but danger and destruction. Taking the gold straight path is renewing
and re-constructing into holiness. A path that was built on a solid foundation

If it wasn't for the grace that God has caressed me with so many times, I might be gone. He has protected me and kept me safe so many times The love of family and prayers of many are always in my mind

Thank you God for such a special heart of forgiving and loving even me One who has so many times failed you Thank you for understanding, keeping your angels of protection And most of all for dying for our sins especially mine You are my comforter at night when I am alone My friend to talk to when it is just me and you

Thank you for allowing me to be in the presence of you


By Criston Abernathy

October 25, 2001