Thinking back again, to images in my past. Desperate situations, only You could grasp. I made a mess of things, peering at the edge. You always found a way, to keep me off the ledge. I didn't know it then, but looking back I see. Your grace was most abundant, in the love You have … Continue reading Looking Back I See
Thoughts
Jumbled Prayers
Another restless night, sleep quickly fades away. My mind works overtime, so many things to say. Calling out to You oh Lord, in a silent prayer. My thoughts begin to jumble, leaving me nowhere. An attempt to reign things in, to organize my thoughts. Yet failure once again, requests which now are lost. Frustratingly to … Continue reading Jumbled Prayers
Forgive Me
I drive to work in silence, my mind racing with much thought. A list of things needing done, Your guidance being sought. Memories come to mind, from many years ago. Mistakes I've made without amends, sometimes they linger so. Salvation came my slate wiped clean, You've cleared them from Your mind. My human scars which … Continue reading Forgive Me
Tired and Weary
Growing weary of this place, so tired I cannot see. If only I could see Your face, to finally be set free. The struggle so much harder, with each passing day. Going through the motions, I know not what to say. Feeling selfish for my thoughts, no real reason to complain. So many others much … Continue reading Tired and Weary
Scrolling News
I open up my Facebook, this is what I see. Trump and Hillary haters, another shooting spree. Children who are missing, the Amber alert is shared. Animals abused, their owner's didn't care. Obituaries everywhere, another life is lost. Go Fund Me's raising money, helping families with their costs. Scroll a little further, finally good news. … Continue reading Scrolling News
Dark Hearts
The darkness of the soul, in great need of Your light. Self righteousness among us, no realization of their plight. Hearts so full of hatred, so hard to comprehend. Please pierce them with Your holiness, bring darkness to an end. Our world is deeply hurting, dear Lord please hear my plea. So much evil is … Continue reading Dark Hearts
Beauty Amidst Chaos
I drove to work this morning, with the windows down. The radio was off, yet noise was all around. Cars were passing by, a plane flew overhead. An ambulance was speeding, to an accident ahead. A construction team was setting up, their workday to begin. A city bus was picking up, the passengers board again. … Continue reading Beauty Amidst Chaos
So Much Hate
I haven't watched the news today, so much pain and strife Too much negativity, taking joy from my life. The hate I see bothers me, I cannot comprehend. How our world has come to this, Satan has this hand. But one day soon his reign will end, the sadness will be gone. No more pain … Continue reading So Much Hate
