Hopes and Tears, Worries and Fears

Thoughts that torment, writhe, and reek

Burn with anguish, fester, and turn bleak

My wearied heart which still holds fast

Dear hopes and memories of what has passed.

I cry out and struggle with all my might

To seek out the path which I deem right.

Yet hopes and tears

Cling and scratch my mind,

While worries and fears

Haunt my eyes to render me blind.

What to make of hopes and tears, worries and fears,

But dreams and fantasies of unlikely years?

No, I turn my face and reside in Him,

The One I love who formed my every limb.

And in place of tears, fears, hopes and worries

I find peace and comfort in all His Glories!

Which quiets and soothes

My tired and stubborn Spirit

With tender words of whispered melodies

So that I may lean in and finally hear it.

And hear it I do!

I pray I forever will.

For it sings that I be still.

Oh, how it sings so true!

Be still and know

One has said unto me.

So I heed this wholeheartedly,

And follow the path wherever it may go.