I say ...

Glorify God
always
in all ways

I look for joy
I look for peace
I even look for love
All to be found
and is truly so
in God above
through My Lord
My Jesus

I say I'll follow
wherever He leads
but the road is rough
and I often stumble

I say whatever Your will
no matter the cost
but the pain and
suffering is often more
than I can bear

I say the darkness
cannot harm me
You are my refuge,
my help, my hope
but even in the light
I sometimes fail to
open my eyes
or my heart

I say I am Yours
I say I'll show Christ
in my every word
and action
but often my sayings
and doings
fall short

I say this, I say that
I pray Lord Jesus
It is true
It is wise
It is loving

Only You Lord
know me best.

(c) Cathy Orrick Luders
Dec. 11, 2018

God answers...

Trust Me
He says
Trust Me
and do not waver
Look up to Me
past yourself,
past another,
past the pain
that surrounds
your physical body
past the anxiety
that penetrates
your mind

I know My child
what you need
and what you desire.

I see your struggles ...
everyday
Look up to Me
Come to Me
In the morning
before My glory has risen
with the rising sun
and throughout
each day
In the evening hours
stay near Me
My child
and do not allow the gloom
of circumstances
prey upon you

I am with you
always.
I will not forsake you.
You are My child.
My son died for you
to set you free.

Stay close,
near Me
all the time.

Be aware
of circumstances
around you,
but do not fall
into traps set
to put you in bondage.

Look up to Me.
Come to Me.

In Me, you will find
the solace you seek.

(c) Cathy Orrick Luders
Nov. 29, 2018