Teach me, Of God to examine my own ways and to return to You, to the safety of Your arms.
-Lamentations 3:40-41
Many call to me
their beauty bewitches me
their mystery intrigues me
their allure seduces me
their promises fade
like grass under the early summer sun
turning to browns and faded yellow
leaving my heart distraught, empty, disillusioned
I long for their excitement
the lifting of my heart
the lightness of my countenance
the momentary thrill
but nothing and no one lasts
nothing and no one is faithful
You alone! My God!
You alone, keep Your promise
You alone, are forever green with new life
You alone can fill and thrill my heart
How did I wander off again?
In my mind’s eye
–seeing things I was not meant to have
–wanting what is not ordained for me
set my feet again, my Lord,
to the narrow way
to the paths You’ve laid
to the heavenly highway
Hedge me in with Your love
tether me with your commands
Mary Beth Copyright 2022
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