Friday, August 16, 2013

Lonely Writer’s Song

 God has always shared His grace to me through others, and this morning was one of those times of sharing.
 As I finished my daily scripture  readings, I came across this heartfelt poem from a young Catholic mother. The words she wrote reminded me that the Lord alone is my comfort and my rock. He is all I will ever need.

 
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“When my spirit is failing within me,
still, Lord, you know my paths.” ~ Psalm 142:4


The middle of the day
is dead of night to me,
the evening even more;

But Lord, you know my heart,
my mind, my soul; you are near me
upon this desolate shore.

When everything is darkness,
when everyone has fled
and I am left alone,

You, Lord, are my comfort,
the rock
upon which I build my home.

And though you seem to hide,
to forget,
to care not where I go,

Each morning I awake,
I remember,
it is you whom I should love more.

For it is you who brings the morning,
brings the sun
and wakes my soul,

You who lifts my spirit,
calms my mind,
and makes me whole.

4 comments:

Ed Sousa said...

Thank You Daily Grace. What a wonderful prayer.

The Mad-Eyed Monk said...

Beautiful prayer and writer!!! Thanks for posting this...God Bless...

Michael said...

Wonderful start to my day - thank you!

God Bless.

Daily Grace said...

Thank you Ed, MEM and Michael. I am glad enjoyed Amy's poem. I hope you would check out her blog!