Do you carry around a burden?
a decision looming perhaps?
The inevitable unknown
that may fall into your lap?
Are there things to do next week
or pains you anticipate ahead?
A fear of something tomorrow
a scary future that you dread?
Anxiety like a rocking chair
back and forth it goes.
It comes upon us like a wave
knocking us backwards off our toes.
Perhaps a reassuring word
is the calming that we need.
The groaning of the Holy Spirit
and a Savior to intercede.
The nations rage, the kingdoms totter
the mountains move into the sea.
But I know a God who is my refuge
the Lord of hosts is the one with me.
I do not occupy my thoughts with things
too great and grand for my heart.
Like a weaned child with its mother
from my soul he’ll surely not depart.
You are my hiding place and my shield
you hold me up that I may be still.
And projecting tomorrow into today
does not hasten me towards your will.
For who is seated at God’s right hand
far above all dominion and power?
Jesus our Great high Priest
we can call upon at any hour.
All things under his feet
head over all that he reigns.
All things created through and for him
he is the hope that we proclaim.
So cast all your anxieties on him
because he cares for you.
Love your neighbor, serve your friend
in the small things be faithful and true.
For when the righteous cry for help
his ears are towards their fears.
And as we walk in this fallen world
our Redeemer keeps bottled our tears.
For in just a little while
our fretting will turn into delight
When at last we see his face
and our faith gives way to sight.
So aspire to live quietly and mind your affairs.
And when the waters around you feel deep.
Remember the Lord is your keeper and shade
He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
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