Struggle

I fought and pushed

You gently guided

I was angry

You hugged me with a breeze

I was confused

Storms inside me were moving

At the speed of life

You spoke

My waters were calmed

I am still unsure

But I know You I can trust

You are my help

My soul’s Redeemer

Still I struggle with myself

I am only living clay

Help me when the fragility of my nature

Covers me,

Entangles me,

Stifles me,

Overtakes me

The shadow of your Majesty

Reminds me of how

Tiny I am

A microcosm of thought and emotions

But still You watch over me

I don’t understand Your ways

You assure me that I don’t have too

The lake glistens with life

The air is sweetly perfumed

The sky is adorned beautifully

I am reminded that You are with me

My courage has returned

Thank you for seeing past my anger

I wear your strength as a shield

My challenges will not overtake me

-sj