FAITH

Waking up one recent morning
As I was stepping out of bed
Worry was already on my mind,
Rearing its ugly head.
Oh dear, what will happen
With this problem or with that?
I fretted so much over where, when and how…
I neglected to appreciate the here and the now.
My children’s sweet kisses and hugs I adored,
And I knew all my blessings had come from The Lord.
So why did fear wend its way through my days,
Overshadowing the blessings
Overshadowing the praise?
I started to notice, to stop and to see
The beauty and abundance that does surround me.
“Do not be afraid” I know are God’s words,
Who am I to not listen, to act as if I haven’t heard?
I thought back on past trials and pains in my life,
And realized I’d survived them all,
I’d made it through the strife.
Only, it wasn’t me, I know, who really had the strength,
It was The One who’s always there that I needed to thank.
I made a vow, from that day forth, to work upon my faith,
In hopes that by my doing so
It would show thanks for His Grace.
Something amazing happened
As the worry seemed to slide,
To slip away from all my thoughts
And find a place to hide.
For at that moment it was clear,
I truly have nothing to fear.

Melissa Marsh
2/23/2014