The Apple Of My Eye: A Story Of Manipulation And Grace

He was disguised as the apple of my eye; personifying everything that my heart desired. But at his core was a seed of poison and upon being bitten would lead to my spiritual demise.

I stood face to face with my love, but lurking behind him was a serpent who used him to whisper sweet lies into my innermost being.

His words dripped of honey as I was promised to receive everything my heart desired. I consumed his words; deceived by the belief that they would satisfy the hunger of my soul.

Upon the first bite, the world around me began to change and I got lost. Disillusioned, I began to forget who I was and lost my strength to stand.

In the background, I could hear a voice crying out to me, “Daughter, here I am. Be strong, stand up, and walk away.”

And by the Grace of God, I did. I walked away and left with a seed.