QUIET REFLECTIONS

It’s in the quiet moments

That I need to stop and pray,

For these times are the hardest

At the ending of day.

When the sun sets in the evening,

My mind won’t seem to rest.

Too many things whirl in my head,

I can’t deny this grievous test.

All the day's activities stopped,

No distractions for my mind.

I feel myself completely drained,

No energy left to find.

It’s in these times I realize

I need to focus on something good.

Family, friends and the love they share

And helping me all they could.

Self-talk is what I need,

To get through quiet's long hours.

I’m not alone though I feel I am,

Love’s full of sustaining power.

I have the love of my God

To draw from in these times.

Quiet reflections of my journey with Him

Replaces the evil I find.

I remember the good and happy times

When my mind wants to focus on more.

I’ll always cherish the blessed years,

But I wonder what God has in store. 

So when I feel this tremendous ache

I will faithfully go to Him.

I’ll receive the strength He gives to me

When all is quiet and dim.

©Lucy Cain    October   19,1999

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