It’s so easy to give into pride and falsehoods. It’s easier to fear than to hope. But take courage, dear heart. Lamentations 3:55-57. Poem 210 of 365 – The world has finally ceased to spinAnd I am left with unrest withinFlashing colours, vibrant soundsWaves of commotion, warning to drownMe.All this time I never realizedThe outbursts and […]
Tag: prayer
Prayer for deliverance.
Another prayer. Matthew 28:11-30, Psalm 30:8-12. Poem 203 of 365 – Save me soon.Help me surrender.I am slipping slowly into silence.Be victor over viceBe peace in my very violent, volatile mind.My prince, please protect.My king, kindly come.My ransomed, wretched soul seeks rest. ~ Essie
Sub par conversation II
This is uncomfortably honest for me, but I hope you relate to it. Let me know. Poem 191 of 365 – Lately things have felt so distantWe used to be close; I’ve missed it.I think –No,I know it’s my fault.Because you’re flawlessAnd that’s the reason I wish you saw lessOf me.I’m so far from perfectAnd […]
Cracked.
This is a prayer of mine when I feel weak. What do you pray? Poem 187 of 365 – Clip the wings of my hectic wicked chaos.Collect me carefully –I am cracked.Calm my crooked soul;Caress my cravings for things that last. ~ Essie
Praying for Life
You cannot give water when your own glass is empty. What do you do when you need to refill it? Poem 101 of 365 – Dear God, Thank you for another day that I’m alive.I know I should be grateful,But all I feel is dead inside.It’s been like this for a few days now,And I can’t […]
