a prayer for the future

Let your peace overwhelm

My sinking heart;

Let it wash over my head,

Through my brain;

Relax me from all the 

What if’s,

And I can’t’s.

Let it open my ears to hear You

Promising You’ll never leave me

Nor forsake me.

Let it wipe away my tears—

Open my eyes to 

Your Word,

Your plan,

Your goodness;

Let it fill my lips with praise for you.

Let it rush through my arms,

My hands,

So they lift up to You

Asking You for help.

Let it forgive

The scars of

Worries and fears and hurt

And lack of trust.

Let it heal my broken, earthly body.

Let it relax every muscle of my being,

Unlock my legs,

Give my feet

Strength to carry me to new horizons.

Your peace fills me 

With inexplicable acceptance.

Suddenly everything is okay,

Even though nothing has changed.

You are faithful,

I am not—

But I thank you regardless.