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
Poetry
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
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
Something Brighter
The sun is always shining, so high up in the sky. Looking up into a clear night, Many stars to catch the eye. The sun provides us warmth, and brightness through the day. So brilliant is the fiery ball, we have to look away. Stars twinkling a beauty, too numerous to count. Constellations in the … Continue reading Something Brighter
God – Only When Needed?
Twenty four hours in a day, so much we need to do. Focused on the task at hand, our thoughts are run askew. So busy with the daily grind, our hearts have gone astray. Walking through the motions, keeping Him at bay. Through the chaos comes a crash, we didn't see it coming. Confused and … Continue reading God – Only When Needed?
Finding God in the Little Things 