Game on

I've been reminded lately of a space in my life that was full of peace
A time when I knew life would present struggles, yet I was willing to face them head on
Days were not void of pain, yet I knew I was never alone
I've spent the last several years wrestling
I have wrestled an opponent who was fighting for me, and would not fight against me
I continually retaliated
I was seeking an aggressive match
I was confronted with a gentle demeanor
I claimed I could not trust
I believed I had been betrayed
Sweat dripped from my brow
I shook with rage
I latched on to independence
I thought myself a warrior
Then I felt the earth rumble underneath my feet
My defenses began to crumble
I searched for weapons and realized I had none
I grew weary
I fell to my knees
I surrendered
And He won
Yet, I walked away with a treasure