Entrusting My Soul

 Amidst the fear, anxiety, and hatred in the world

When the worst hits me with a most exuberant force,

Nothing seems to be working in my behalf.

It would be easy to assume I've been forgotten.

The joy I once knew seems to have gone extinct,

But is there any truth behind those thoughts?

I close my eyes and clear my mind.

The answer comes quietly, but also in mighty strength.

The difficulty in these times appears to have blinded me,

Obscuring the vision to create these deceitful lies. 

This new clarity has brought me remembrance.

An acute awareness overcomes my senses,

A presence as real as the breath flowing through my lungs,

A calmness and sense of peace that embraces and sooths me warmly.

Within this peace emerges the empowering feeling of joy.

Though the world gets tossed in chaos and commotion,

Through this I find the confidence, strength, and knowledge

Helping me withstand it all, entrusting my soul to God.

Commentary: 

This was written last night before going to sleep, perhaps to work some thoughts out of my brain before going to sleep. I've been thinking a lot about recent events, how the world around me seems to be in so much chaos, whether it be dealing with the virus, politics, or even economic struggles. There are many things going on out there where I'm sensing a lot of stress, fear, and anxiety. Some of those things I'm witnessing within the people I know. I've been involved a little more than usual, because of some great concerns I have, and have been the target a few times of some harshness as a result, and I'm not going to lie that does hurt. After all of that and in the long run, I still find during the day many moments when I'm at peace and despite all of these things I still look forward to a brighter day, and that as I keep trying to make each day better I will discover some amazing things still worth living for. It doesn't always feel like it, but life is a beautiful thing to experience.

We can do this.