From Philippians 4:4-7: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Normally for many
This world looks full and bright
Cups overflow with blessings
But then, dark dims the light
From this window, world turns blue
Hope was filled with each seed
Life’s harvest seems in doubt
Farmers’ fields fill with weeds
Harsh rhetoric and gloom
Positivity hides
Lost in negative times
With whom shall we abide?
There has to be a way
Let’s not fight over masks
Turning blueness to light
Remind us of our tasks
Jesus, the Bread of Life
Fills our empty hunger
Leading us to His peace
Hearts feeling much younger
There are days during this Covid pandemic in which I feel at a loss. The roller coaster ride of life suddenly takes a dark turn, and I feel left at the gate. This poem was written following one of these “blue” moments in my life. Together, we can continue to share prayers and encouragement with others. God’s peace!
Incredible! Praise the Lord for your poetic gifts. Blessings.
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Thanks for reading and sharing a thought. Much of my poetry is Christian-based in its message. May God continue to bless your blog’s witness to others.
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I find it encouraging to know that the people in the Bible were familiar with sorrow and hard times. Usually, their lives were no beds of roses. That makes their words about the faithfulness of God even more potent.
We do not see the end in the middle of the story. We have no idea what the end will look like.
But the great thing is God is right there beside us, comforting us in the middle of the story, and reassuring us that it’s safe to trust, and whispering that trusting really is worthwhile.
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Amen! I appreciate you sharing this perspective. I wrote this poem during a time when I was feeling down. I needed a serious timeout with God away from Covid. Stay safe and healthy.
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Beautiful. It is indeed a difficult year for everyone but maybe problems shared can be lessened through mutual support.
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Francis, I appreciate your kind thoughts. Yes, we are all stronger when we support each other. I reached a “blue” moment, but thankfully God touched base with me through His Word and prayer. God’s peace to you and your family.
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One day soon only all that is good will reign in and with eternal Light.
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Amen! Leola, I appreciate you sharing this thought. It brings me strength to know our Lord reigns forever.
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Amen…my pleasure!!
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Jesus is coming soon and this is the only hope I hold onto.
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Amen! In His time, Jesus will come with His hope for eternal life.
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Beautiful poem! And you’re so right, 2020 has been a very dark year. But I believe God is testing us and we’re going to pass the test! Thank you for this post!
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Cherie, I appreciate your perspective. I agree we will pass the test. God’s peace!
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And you as well! 🙂
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A poem for our dark year
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True! I was in one of those “blue” places for a couple of days. I don’t often feel this way, but the grind of this pandemic and not being able to see my family in Montana got the best of me.
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Just prayed for you; these are trying days for everyone
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Thanks Jim. I know God is always close by.
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You’re welcome!
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