No longer will they matter,
Consuming thoughts of mind,
On doubts, on fears, anxieties
My feasting soul has dined.
“Do not be afraid, little flock…”
The lack of self assurance,
The fight to be of worth,
One day, at last, I’ll truly know
The value of my birth.
“Do not be afraid, for I know…”
The time consuming battle
Rejecting Satan’s thrusts,
One day will lie behind me
Along with self disgust.
“Do not be afraid, for I have…”
The worries that controlled my mind
For present, future needs,
The punishment that I deserve
For all my selfish deeds.
“Do not be afraid, for I will…”
Consuming thoughts of future terrors
That I have yet to meet,
That eat away my peace of mind
And energy deplete.
“Do not be afraid, for I shall…”
The wasted moments of despair,
The battles of my mind,
When I constructed mountains
And urgency assigned.
“Do not be afraid, for I am…”
Wasting time and energy
Because I don’t trust You,
Teach me, Lord, You are in charge
So I don’t need to stew.
“Do not be afraid, stand firm…”
Unblinded eyes, for now I see,
The peace that faith imparts,
My God controls the universe
Consuming thoughts depart.
“For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things–fix your minds on them.” Philippians 4:8 (Amplified Bible)
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“Blessed by pain.” That’s how Carol would describe her journey with the Lord. Her ongoing battle with fibromyalgia, a condition known for widespread pain and fatigue, was the result of an auto accident many years ago. But Carol discovered limitations and pain have put her more in touch with her heavenly Father. During her frequent periods of inactivity, she has found words coming to mind that begged to be written. Carol wants to use them as an outlet to encourage, support, and inspire others.Carol is a member of Faithwriters.com, a regular contributor to christianpoetspen.blogspot.com, and has published both in print and on-line.Carol and her husband have been married 44 years, have three grown daughters, and ten grandchildren. She enjoys reading, cross-stitching, music, sudoku, and Bible Study Fellowship. You can find out more about her work and awards at the following link: http://www.faithwriters.com/websites/my_website.php?id=45576
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