Turmoil and pandemic seem to dominate the news. World events leave us feeling stressed. Our anxieties rise as we watch and wait on the Lord to calm our fears. In these moments of chaos, I long to find peace and rest for myself also. As I pondered these overwhelming feelings, the Lord gave me the idea for a poem. I hope it helps to remind each of us that we can only find peace in Christ. Jesus reminds us to “Come to me and find your rest.”
Seeking Peace and Rest
The world appears full of darkness and sin,
These problems cause our sorrow to begin.
We seek and search to find peace for our souls,
God sees us as we struggle through the tolls.
If we watch He will offer us each a sign,
A smile from God provides us a life-line
God says, “Come to me and find your rest.”
Rumors of wars spread thru the lands,
My heart fears, and I wring my hands.
Where should I go to find my peace,
I offer up prays for the strife to cease.
Suddenly, I see a dove circle in the sky,
A smile from God to remind He is nigh.
God says, “Come to me and find your rest.”
The skies darken, and the winds howl,
Snows, tornadoes, or hurricanes growl.
Where should I go to find shelter from these storms,
God, please save me from each new danger that forms.
Soon, I notice a crocus bloom appear in the snow,
A smile from God showed me His mercies still flow.
God says, “Come to me and find your rest.”
Evil lurks in the darkness of the night,
Demons wait to prey on children of light.
Where can I go to escape from my sinful way,
I pray for God to save me each and every day.
The stars and moon twinkle their reply,
A smile from God lighted the night sky.
God says, “Come to me and find your rest.”
Death and disease in our world abound,
Impacts on every family can be found.
Where can I hide from the effect on my strength,
Please, God, help me find healing at any length.
A doctor calls with good news on my test,
A smile from God made my life feel blest.
God says, “Come to me and find your rest.”
Worry won’t a single day of life add,
Pointless to waste time feeling mad.
God provides us refuge for all life’s demands,
We ask to place all our problems in His hands.
Watch daily for the wink of love from God,
His loving grace offered will leave you awed.
God says, “Come to me and find your rest.”
Poem by Yvonne Morgan
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
Prayer
Heavenly Father. I am comforted by Your Word. My soul finds rest in You, my God. My salvation comes only from You. You are my rock and salvation. Nothing shakes me because of You. I will dwell in the secret place of the Most High God, and in You I trust. I glorify You for protecting me from the disaster and peril each day. Amen.
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Blessings,
Yvonne M. Morgan, author, blogger, and speaker.
Matthew 28:19 “Therefore, GO and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
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