A Light on the Hill (Cities of Refuge #1)

by Connilyn Cossette

to my heart seven years ago, but me who had built a wall between us.

It was I who had blocked out the words of Yahweh, not Yahweh who had gone silent.

Hear, O Israel. The Lord your God, the Lord is One. And You should love the Lord with all your heart, all your mind, and all your strength . . . these words which I command you today shall be on your heart. If I loved Yahweh, I would obey, no matter the cost.

Laying my palms on my lap, I opened them toward the sky. He is yours, Yahweh. I release him to you.

I release my own life to you, Yahweh. It is yours to do as you will.

I vowed once again to never assume the worst of those around me and to guard against the seeds of bitterness and self-pity ever taking root in my heart.