As I stand at the foot of the cross, I weep. Happiness, sadness, fear... an overwhelming burst of emotion. I feel something so very deep inside of me, moving me to act, moving me to greatness, moving me to change the world. Love.
"Oh dear Lord," I say, my voice trembling. "I did this to you?" The faintest glimmer forms in his eye - a tear - and my heart breaks. What a weight he bears upon his back - how heavy his heart must be. When he gazes down at the entire world and cries, "Why have you forsaken me?"
"It was hard, dear God, with everyone turned against me - I felt backed against a wall, Lord, with no one to protect me!"
"My dear daughter, my dearly beloved child, I was the wall behind you. I was the strength for you to fall back on. When all else turns against you, turn around. Keep your eyes fixed on me, my love. For what has the world to offer? I give you eternal laughter, eternal joy, eternal freedom and love. All I ask in return is that you trust me."
I lower my head to the ground, but he reaches from the ground and gently lifts my chin, his eyes looking deep into mine." Has no one condemned you?" His voice is soft, loving - and hope fills my heart. "No one, my Lord," I answer.
"Then go, my child. Your sins are forgiven. Let your life reflect only light. And do not despair, for I am with you always."
Come glorify the Lord with me.
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