Somewhere in Boko Haram, Nigeria

She lies awake at three,

the night sky hovering

like the morning’s lustful zest

and afternoon tortures

by wicked hands,

full of innocent blood

and swollen breasts.

She weeps quietly so as not to

disturb the others

sprawled out atop the leaves,

her pleas to God,

stinging her scratched cheeks,

she fixes her gaze beyond the trees.

‘How long will we suffer, body and soul?’

She begs God for An All-Knowing Reply,

‘Will we slowly die here,

with nothing to look at

but the changing day and night sky?’

But when God delivers His Answer

it comes with awe and great surprise,

for deep within,   

she sees His unveil;

lying helpless,

a vision rocks her crying eyes.

She sees some get up on their feet.

Persecutors amazed by what it all means.

And some passing into great peace and joy;

before evil eyes, such unbelievable scenes.

Then this young woman stands upon

trembling feet before the others

to share God’s loving gaze;

a few having just joyfully passed,

while others slowly stand,

utterly bewildered and amazed.

God heard His daughter's prayer

And told her we all need to trust Him,

even in the worst trauma and pain;

for He will either take us through

or else remove us from the sting of

bitter rain.

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)

“Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.” (John 15:20)

***Boko Haram, Nigeria has the highest number of cases of Christian persecution

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CLICK THIS LINK TO HEAR A BISHOP IN BOKO HARAM, NIGERIA SPEAKING ON THIS DIFFICULT AND SENSITIVE SUBJECT!

https://linzybruno.substack.com/p/righteous-agony

Linzy is a certified Bible Counsellor, with countless republications on her viewers blogs, Bible Studies, Ezines and the like. Her portfolio includes, non-fiction articles, short stories for all ages, and Christian poetry.