(I almost didn’t post this for fear that people would be worried. Please don’t be. God gives me very clear pictures in my head when I am struggling with decisions or feeling overwhelmed. When anxiety is lurking. He is so very good. I know that many of my friends and readers are wrestling with anxious thoughts and the angsts of life. This is for all of us. The forest and rocky path is not so scary when your hand is in the Hand of Him who loves you and is leading you towards “green pastures” and “still waters.” You have my heart, my love and my prayers. I’m right there with you.)
Lost once again
Can’t find my way
The trees looking bigger
Than they did yesterday.
Tripping on rocks
Choking on fears
This long, unpaved path
Now marked by my tears.
Wanting to run
But needing to rest
When the Y in the road
Offers two forms of “best”.
The stick in my hand
That’s helping me walk
Lacks as companion
When I need to talk.
Still I tread on
Certain I’ll find
A light in this tunnel
And peace for my mind.
This forest is thick
Yet the Sun’s shining through
Which tells me these shadows
Cast reflections of You.
The light on the darkness
The break in the trees
The turn in the path
Brings me down to my knees.
You show me there’s reason
For even the doubt
The path through the trees
Helps me figure it out.
If not for the rocks
The path would be easy
If not for the forest
The way’d be un-treesy.
If not for the darknees
I’d not know the Light
If not for the struggle
I’d not know how to fight.
I am lost, but not losing
Tearful, but not torn
The soles of my weary feet
Match my soul that is worn.
But the Sun through the trees
Shines brighter somehow
And pours glorious light
On this rocky path now.
Giving direction
Making things clearer
The forest seems distant
And You seem much nearer.
Here’s my hand, take it
Show me the way
I’ll follow Your lead
I’ll go where You say.
And when the trees thin
And You lead by still waters
We’ll lie in green pastures
Just me and my Father…
Psalm 23 –
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
The journey continues…
Jana, I treasure this! Thank you so much, dear lady!