I'm feeling a bit down today,With no real reason why.I know that You are with me,Yet still I want to cry. The sadness overwhelming,as I keep the tears reigned in.Help me Lord to feel YouI know not where to begin. I call to You with silent pleas,my thoughts have run askew.I cannot find the words … Continue reading Finding Peace
Poetry
A Litany of Ordinary Grace
✨ I thank You for the little things—the mundane, day-to-day blessings I so easily take for granted. 🌙 I thank You for the sleepless nights, for that is when my thoughts come to life. 🛒 I thank You for the trips to the grocery store, for You have provided the means to feed my family. … Continue reading A Litany of Ordinary Grace
Underneath the Shade
Underneath the shade tree,Where the children play,Their laughter drifts upon the breezeLike any other day. Their innocence we envy,They play without a care;They see no social barriers,With spirits full of flair. Hate is not an instinct;It’s a lesson they are taught.If only they could stay this way—But we know that they will not. When young, … Continue reading Underneath the Shade
A Prayer for My Friends
The adversary strong among us,Lord please hear our cry.The pain is great as strength is waning,We call with tear filled eyes. Our understanding difficult,moving through the days.Your loving Hand we feel Lord, yet eyes are blinded by the haze. A heart is breaking from the fear,the outcome we don't know.Help us see Lord Help us … Continue reading A Prayer for My Friends
IN THE QUIET
Some days your heart just aches.Some days you just wonder why.Some days you have a sense of sadnes you just can't explain.Some days are just hard and you don't know why but you keep smiling and you keep moving. IN THE QUIET Quietly I struggle,I need to hear Your voice.My mind so full of clutter,to … Continue reading IN THE QUIET
He Is With Me
God is always with us even when sometimes we feel like we're walking alone. He Is With Me As I walk alone today,I look up to the sky.A beautifully spread canvas,fills my watchful eyes. Pushing through the pain,with every step I take.Looking up to you Lord,I know I'm no mistake. The adversary tries to stop … Continue reading He Is With Me
Grateful
My eyes opened from sleep,Sounds of You fill my head.A smile forms on my lips,in gratitude to wake again. As my family slumbers,my feet now pad the floor.In the silence of the morning,I feel Your presence more. The coffee is now brewing,the birds sing through the rain.So thankful that You woke me,Your effort not in … Continue reading Grateful
TODAY
Today the sun shines.Today the Lord saw fit to wake me.Today I have another opportunity to ... see the smile on a child's face.tell my family I love them.hug someone who needs it.the list is endless.Today I can make a difference. Today I can show forgiveness, mercy and grace.Today I can let my light shine.Today … Continue reading TODAY
Finding God in the Little Things 