This day wears on and finally ends
You are here with me
You never leave
Yesterday’s trial seems less
Troubling than it was or
Am I just tired
I think I spoke away the pain
Writing all the words
Now I see Jesus
Gazing at your face again
I know I’m safe with you
I’ll close my eyes
I’ll close my eyes and sleep awhile
You are here with me
You never leave
Never leave
What else matters
By Carol Ann Hoel © December 1, 2010
Hebrews 13:5 …Be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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how beautiful. You might like this post I did a couple of days ago. http://duke1959.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/the-only-important-tomorrow/
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Thank you for stopping by and for your comment and for the link to your blog. Blessings to you…
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Wonderful poem 🙂
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Thank you, Tootsie. And thank you for visiting me. Your poetry is beautiful. I have read some of your work. Blessings to you…
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Just like the psalmist, in times of great trouble you are pouring out your heart in poetry. I wonder if it helped the psalmist to get through his trials.
Wishing your son freedom.
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Thank you, Zoe. I love the Psalms because they let me see that I’m not alone in time of trouble, that David, the man after God’s heart, spent much time and effort calling for God to rescue him. Thank you for wishing my son freedom. You chose the right word. Freedom. Blessings to you…
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this one is awesome, so soothing and comforting. thanks a lot for this one carol. i will think of it when i am tired.
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Blessings to you, Trisha. Yes, my tears were all cried out and the sweet comfort of the LORD surrounded me. I knew I was loved and fully understood. Our God comforts the brokenhearted. Thank you for visiting and for your comment.
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i too feel god’s unconditional love with every breath like you do. its such a blessed feeling to have in your heart and soul.
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Yes, it is a sweet feeling of security, safety, and warmth. Blessings, Trisha, always…
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Carol Ann–
your words speak to me of such exhaustion and weariness…and how we are renewed by changing our gaze and resting, falling into the promise of Jesus and His love for us…
that by just…giving up, we are actually giving ourselves back to The One.
beautiful.
also, I like the cat picture. 🙂
blessings
jane
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Thank you, Jane. I was exhausted when I wrote it. Your words are true. By giving up I fell effortlessly into His sweet embrace. Ah. Sublime. Blessings to you…
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Beautiful – couldn’t have said it better!
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Thank you for visiting and for your kind comment. I read your gravatar, Cindy. Very nice and informative. Blessings to you as you communicate with young people…
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Thanks so much – great healing in writing, isn’t there? Amazing journey.
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Yes, there is healing in writing. It gives a release somehow to express one’s feelings in words. Blessings to you, Cindy…
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A joy to read…. thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for visiting. I enjoy your blog, also. Blessings to you…
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It’s so comforting knowing God is there all the time!
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I agree with you. This is one of the most comforting truths I know. It’s the promise I rely on when clouds hide the sun and troubles bury me in doubt.
Thank you for stopping by and for your comment. Blessings to you…
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Carol, love it. I too feel peace when I just lay down and mediate on Him. It makes you feel much more better and refreshed I think. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by, Te’Kia. I appreciate it. Yes, just knowing He is present with us and never stops loving us is the essence of peace. Blessings to you…
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