We all live busy lives

Trying to maintain our jobs and houses

And stay connected to friends, family, and spouses

I peer into this night sky in this lit plaza

I can’t even see the stars with all this light pollution

Is progress really the solution?

 

It is a man-made idealism

But we hold it true as realism

I am riding a train going somewhere

Reading Scripture

It says, “Wait on the Lord”

I choose movement over patience

It’s like leaving my suitcase at home while on board

We’ve got a destination but no tools to help us

 

How do I rely on an invisible being of light?

How do I give my problems to one who has it all?

I know He understands but I am embarrassed each time I fall

How do I give my relationships to Him?

When God-fearing men bring light to a world turning dim

They’re a physical embodiment of the who created everything

But still, I can’t get on my knees or sing

 

 

Lord, take my mess

And help me feel blessed

Blessed beyond measure

In You, I want to surrender

 

I am riding that train again

But this time I don’t block out the Holy Spirit from within

I take Him into this broken planet

And say, “Lord, here’s my soul, “You can have it!”

 

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Hurts Like Paradise, This is beautiful beyond words. I need to read and re-read it. It speaks to my heart. I have long been a believer, and was an active churchgoer until the last few years. I am feeling lost at the moment, and your poem brought me back to how I can relate to God and call upon him more again. I feel like He just tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to read your thread to discover this poem...almost like a roadmap. I'm so grateful! Thank you!!

 

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Thanks so much, iamsue! Your sweet words mean more than you could know. Life can be tough, can't it? But hold on there, Sue. The Lord is good. :) I am so happy that my poem brought comfort to you. Have a great night. :)

 

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