“Journey” by Duncan Barrett Brown

You are standing at a fork in the road for the first time in your life.

On one side you see a road that you have taken a thousand times,

That leads you to your safe place or your comfort zone,

The only thing that you are used to.

But deep down, you know, that this road is not good enough for you.

This road has holes, debris and misfortune and it has always felt so wrong.

You have always dreamed to take another road, but you never had the guts.

Because that first road has a hold of you, and pieces of your heart lay there in its ruts.

You have tried so long to get away,

But the fear of the unknown keeps you afraid.

Even though the first road is eating at your soul,

There is something greater for you and this is all you know.

But you never felt worth it, to just get up and go.

You stand here at a fork in the road, you finally see another way.

Take a breath and just start walking, the choice is yours today.

Never let yourself go back to that old life

Forget your hurt and all the strife.

Leave it in the ashes, it’s not yours to carry again.

Take a step and fight for yourself, you are in it for the win.

Now, you are looking at your new path, remembering how much you have overcome.

Don’t’ forget you’re not alone, and never walk, but run.

Because, you see you’re with a God who in your battle has ALREADY won.

So, what are you waiting for?

This right here is what you have dreamed of, to be and have more.

Your crossroads will be ending; your new life will begin.

The old me, I used to be, I no longer will defend.

It’s almost time to say goodbye,

You are now a champion who left your enemy here to die.

As we go our separate ways,

My love and pride for you always stays.

Because we killed our fears together,

There is no storm that we cannot weather.

Standing at a fork in the road,

It’s your choice where to go.

Accept that you are worth it, that I truly know.

I see the gifts within you, don’t be afraid to let them show.

When you truly value you,

I promise that your dreams are soon to follow through.

Tomorrow is your destiny; don’t let it go to waste.

The victory is already yours, you can feel it, smell and taste.

You are loved and you are free.

Know your worth, and lead the way to the child of God you have been waiting to be.

Take care of you first, fill the shoes of the one that you were specifically created to be.

From the ashes, you are a Phoenix, reborn and set free.

Spread those wings and you will see,

That a life of purpose is waiting for you, after the first step of your new Journey.