poetry and prose

“You are feeling weighed down by a plethora of problems, both big and small.” …if that ain’t the truth!! “They seem to require more and more of your attention, but you must not give into those demands.”

My mind has been riddled with work stress.. playing old tapes on repeat in my mind. Planning what the week’s meetings will entail to best propel my team to work harmoniously.

But in my planning, I feel completely alone. Without God. Trying to do things by my own sheer will.

I know that is not His way, and I feel foolish for getting stuck for so long.

“When the difficulties in your life feel like they are closing in on you, break free by spending quality time with Me.”

I made a promise to myself that I would prioritize fitness in my life. Here we are at day 2 and I’m ready to use the excuse of work to get in the way.

“Bring me your prayers and your petitions..”

God, I love you. I don’t even have any prayers today—you’ve done so much for me. If I were to pray for anything, it would be for continued faith. I pray to become less selfish and more connected to You. I pray for a lifetime of commitment and devotion to You.

I pray for my thoughts to fall on you more often than they fall on my “problems.”

I pray that I come to You first before making any rash decisions.

I pray for more pauses and time to reflect on all that You are doing in my life and in this world.

I pray that you allow me to spread your Light with the world, that you will work through me to bring more peace into my community.

God, I thank you for all the marvelous blessings you have given me, healthy children, a loving husband, clean water, a Sun shining state to live in, and a home of my own.

May our world continue to be filled with your Love and the Love that binds us all.