From Anxious To Peaceful ~

Be anxious for nothing,
let not anything cause you dread
let go of that worry . . .
filling up in your weary head.

Be concerned for not a thing,
let Jesus take all of your care
let go of all that you fear
and your anxiety He will bear.

Be nervous for naught,
don’t you be stressed out
let go of all your tension
give Jesus all your doubt.

Be not burdened for anything,
let your troubles not alarm
let go of that heavy load
and place it in Jesus’ arms.

For when we’re anxious,
or overly troubled
the peace He has for us . . .
will only become muddled!

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Philippians 4:6

“Be anxious for nothing”

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My Place Of Retreat ~

Whenever I am fearful,
afraid or discouraged
I pray to my Father . . .
so to be encouraged.

For, prayer is my retreat,
a resting place for my soul
it is where I let go . . .
so God can take control.

Whenever I need a break,
I go to that hiding place
where alone with Him I pray
under the shelter of His grace.

For, prayer is my sanctuary,
where God’s mercy I can find
it’s where His eternal hope
takes over my heart and mind.

Whenever I need a retreat,
a quiet, peaceful place to go
I go to my Father . . .
and just let my prayers flow!

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Psalm 91:1-2

“He that dwelleth in the secret place
of the most High shall abide under
the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord,
He is my refuge and my fortress:
my God; in him will I trust.”

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Did You Smile Today ~

Did you smile today,
through you have trouble
or did you let fear
burst your happy bubble?

Did you laugh today,
did you go hehe
or did your cares
only cause you worry?

Did you grin today,
through your distress
or did your doubt
your joy suppress?

Did you giggle today,
did you let out a chuckle
or with having patience
did you struggle?

Did you smile today,
as your faith was tried
did you count it all for joy
even though not dry eyed?

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James 1:2-3

My brethren, count it all joy
when ye fall into divers temptations;

Knowing this, that the trying
of your faith worketh patience.

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Be Not Anxious For Anything ~

Be not anxious,
for anything . . .
instead pray about
all and everything.

For worry will get you,
no where at all
but, peace you will get
when on Jesus you call.

Be not troubled,
about whatever
for nothing on this earth
will last forever.

For sufficient is today,
are all the issues
so why let tomorrow
bring to you the blues.

Be not anxious,
instead be prayerful
about everything . .
so not to be careful!

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Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by
prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your
requests be made
known unto God.

Matthew 6:34

 Take therefore no thought
for the morrow: for the morrow
shall take thought for the things
of itself. Sufficient unto the day
is the evil thereof.

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A Joyful Heart ~

A joyful heart,
is a good thing . . .
when life’s hardships
begin to burn and sting.

It will lift you up,
when you are down
it’ll help you to mend
heal and rebound.

A joyful heart,
is a good feature
it is one of life’s
adversity teachers.

It will show you how,
to rejoice and sing
when tests and trials
to you life brings.

A joyful heart,
is a cure all . . .
when you let praise
from your lips fall!

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James 1:2-3

My brethren,
count it all joy
when ye fall into
divers temptations;

Knowing this, that the
trying of your faith
worketh patience.

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always:
and again I say, Rejoice.

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Grow Not Weary ~

Grow not weary,
do not tire out
give not in to . . .
your fear or doubt.

For what God started,
it will be done
a promise He made
to you through His Son.

Grow not fainthearted,
be not frail or weak
give God your burden
and His strength seek.

For what wears on you,
needn’t weigh you down
for the hope Jesus brings
will cause joy to abound.

Grow not weary,
let your heart not be faint
give God all your worries
and Jesus your complaint!

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Matthew 11:28-30

 Come unto me, all ye that
labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you,
and learn of me; for I am
meek and lowly in heart:
and ye shall find rest unto
your souls.

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Afflicted ~

We are afflicted,
troubled and stressed
but, with God’s power
we are still blessed.

We may have to suffer,
for how we believe
but, each day more mercy
from God we receive.

We are persecuted,
stifled and oppressed
but, our faith in God
won’t let us be depressed.

We may have to endure,
hardship and pain
but, we count it all . . .
not for loss but for gain.

We are forlorn,
desperate and helpless
but, never are we . . .
in Jesus hopeless!

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2 Corinthians 4:8-10

 We are troubled on every side,
yet not distressed; we are perplexed,
but not in despair;

Persecuted, but not forsaken;
cast down, but not destroyed;

Always bearing about in the body
the dying of the Lord Jesus,
that the life also of Jesus might
be made manifest in our body.

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Some People Needlessly Worry ~

Some people needlessly worry,
they perspire and fret
for their past sins . . .
they still stew and sweat.

They wonder if they are,
really saved at all
even after they received
salvation’s saving call.

Some people need to have,
assurance every day
that the debt for their sins
Jesus willingly died to pay.

They are not yet convinced,
though they have repented
that for their past sins . . .
they needn’t be tormented.

Some people needlessly worry,
when they should embrace
investing all their faith . . .
into Jesus’ saving grace!

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1 John 5:11-13

And this is the record,
that God hath given to us
eternal life, and this life
is in his Son.

He that hath the Son hath life;
and he that hath not the Son
of God hath not life.

These things have I written unto you
that believe on the name of the
Son of God; that ye may know that
ye have eternal life, and that ye may
believe on the name of the Son of God.

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Whirlwinds Of Life ~

Everywhere I look,
there’s a storm brewing
reminding me just why
my faith needs renewing.

For in the whirlwinds,
life so often brings . . .
I need to be reminded
God controls all things.

Everywhere I turn,
a tempest is being forecast
reminding me just why
I need to hold on fast.

For in the thunder’s roar,
comes fear and dismay
and so I remind myself
I need not be afraid.

Everywhere I look,
there is a storm gusting
reminding me on Jesus . . .
I need to keep trusting!

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Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good, a strong hold
in the day of trouble; and he
knoweth them that trust in him.

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When A New Day Comes ~

When a new day comes,
for me to rise and greet
I cast all my worries
first thing at Jesus’ feet.

For then I can start,
the day feeling renewed
and my worldly cares
my thoughts can’t intrude.

When the alarm rings,
telling me it’s that time
I ask Jesus to help me
as out of bed I climb.

For I know without Him,
how hard it would be
if His strength wasn’t . . .
working throughout me.

When a new day comes,
before I get up and go . . .
my burdens like blankets
onto Jesus I off and throw!

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1 Peter 5:7

Praying you cast
all of your burdens
at Jesus’ feet

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things
through Christ
which strengtheneth me.

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Troubled Believer ~

Troubled believer,
oh, anxious one . . .
fear and apprehension
has you on the run.

Worried about the past,
unsure of the future
the insecurities of life
you still feed and nurture.

Burdened believer,
oh, fretful one . . .
the impacts of your choices
cannot be undone.

Frustrations about today,
not sure the way to go
from your past decisions
still being tossed to and fro.

Troubled believer,
take your burdens to the cross
then in the pit of regret . . .
you will not get lost!

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Micah 7:19

He will turn again,
he will have compassion
upon us; he will subdue our
iniquities; and thou wilt cast
all their sins into
the depths of the sea.

Isaiah 43:18-19

Remember ye not the former things,
neither consider the things of old.

Behold, I will do a new thing;
now it shall spring forth;
shall ye not know it?
I will even make a way in the
wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

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Water’s Troubling ~

I’ve been through water’s troubling,
in the turbulence of my mind
I’ve been tossed and shaken
by thoughts of every kind.

I’ve been blown all around,
in this whirlwind called life . . .
I’ve been in many storms
leaving me full of strife.

I’ve been through tumultuous times,
that were lengthy and prolonged
I’ve been through mind twisters
where anxious thoughts spawned.

I’ve been in deep dark waters,
with no sure way to get out
I’ve been in Satan’s cesspool
filled with dread, fear and doubt.

I’ve been through water’s troubling,
of every type and every kind . . .
but, Jesus has been the bridge
guarding my heart and mind!

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Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus.”

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I Can’t Control Tomorrow ~

I can’t control tomorrow,
I can barely do today . . .
that is why I give to Jesus
my cares all through the day.

For I need to be prudent,
with every given hour
so my mind can be filled
with His strength and power.

I can’t worry about tomorrow,
today has enough of its own
therefore I won’t let anxiety
in my thoughts make a home.

For I need to be cautious,
with what I let in my head
for God’s Word reassures me . . .
there’s nothing for me to dread.

I can’t control the evil,
nor the wicked things out there
but, I can control my thoughts
by being in constant prayer!

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Matthew 6:34

Take therefore no thought
for the morrow: for the morrow
shall take thought for the things
of itself. Sufficient unto the day
is the evil thereof.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing

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Soaking Up All Of God’s Peace ~

Sometimes I want to stand,
on top of the highest hill
raise my hands to the Lord
tell Him how I really feel.

I want to shout my love out,
hear His echo back at me
I want to close my eyes tight
hoping His glory I might see.

Sometimes I want to sit,
on the tallest mountain top
sing my praises to the Lord
and never let them stop.

I want to shower on Him,
my heartfelt gratitude
I want Him to see in me
for Him a thankful attitude.

Sometimes I just want to stand,
soak up all of God’s peace . . .
I want to raise my hands up high
and my praise to Him release!

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Psalm 71:8 

Let my mouth be filled
with thy praise and with
thy honour all the day.

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Things Concerning Me ~

There are many things,
that concern me . . .
including things I can
and those I can’t see.

But, in God’s hands,
I leave them all to be
for I know He is working
something good in me.

There are a lot of things,
on my mind weighing . . .
and they get heavier
when I am not praying.

So for all and everything,
that to me is burdensome
I pray so that I may
all these things overcome.

There are many things,
I wish didn’t have to be
but, I know that God is . . .
perfecting faith in me!

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Psalm 138.8

The Lord will perfect that which
concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord,
endureth for ever: forsake not the
works of thine own hands.

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The Thunderbolts of Fear ~

The thunderbolt of fear,
is frightening and horrifying
as it releases its dread
with shocks of panic terrifying.

It freezes and it seizes,
our feet right to the floor
as soon as we begin to hear
its rumbling, cracking roar.

It moves so ever quickly,
through our worried minds
as it begins to settles in
our weaknesses it finds.

Fears jolting booming,
is felt deep in the heart
until a resounding dread
in our soul beings to start.

But, fear can be conquered,
when at first you hear its clap
if you take your worries . . .
and lay them in God’s lap!

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Psalm 56:3

“What time I am afraid,
I will trust in thee.”

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Fear Not My Child ~

Fear not My child,
for I’m always with you
do not be afraid . . .
I’ll help get you through.

Fear not My child,
for I am your Savior
do not be alarmed . . .
for you have My favor.

Fear not My child,
for I will not forsake thee
do not be troubled . . .
for I still can calm the sea.

Fear not My child,
for you’re safe in My hand
do not be frightened . . .
I have for you a plan.

Fear not My child,
for My goodness never fails
do not be anxious . . .
for My mercy never pales!

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Psalm 27:1

The Lord  is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
the Lord  is the strength of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?

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Jesus Knows ~

Jesus knows what’s going on,
in your life right now . . .
He knows to get through
you are not sure just how.

But, you must trust Him,
to show you the way out
by giving to Him . . .
all your fears and doubt.

Jesus, knows that you need,
answers to your prayers
He knows you are burdened
by the weight of your cares.

But, you must give to Him,
all of your desperation
so He can set you free . . .
from your trepidation.

Jesus knows what’s happening,
He understands your needs
but, you must have the faith
for even the sparrows He feeds!

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1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care
upon him; for he careth
for you.

Matthew 6:26

Behold the fowls of the air:
for they sow not, neither do
they reap, nor gather into barns;
yet your heavenly Father feedeth them.
Are ye not much better than they?

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When Troubles Come ~

When troubles arrive,
as they come for you
go to God first . . .
and ask Him what to do.

For He is our helper,
on whom we can rely
for divine guidance
to use and apply.

When troubles create,
pressure from within
before anxiety and fear
can even set in.

Run into the High Tower,
God will meet you there
to relieve you from
all your worry and care.

When troubles approach
as they pursue you . . .
make sure you ask God
what He’d have you to do!

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John 16:33

“These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.”

John 14:16-17

And I will pray the Father,
and he shall give you another
Comforter, that he may abide
with you for ever;

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When You Are Anxious ~

When you are anxious,
burdened down with care
when you feel as if . . .
no one for you is there.

Know that Jesus,
is always here for you
to take the worry
weighing down on you.

When you are nervous,
under the dread of fear
when you feel as if . . .
peace will never near.

Know that Jesus,
will always bear for you
all the apprehensions
battering down on you.

When you are anxious,
when concern you feel
know that Jesus . . .
all your fears will still!

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1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care
upon him; for
he careth for you.

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One Step Forward ~

Sometimes all I can put,
is just one foot forward . . .
for it is all I can do
to keep moving onward.

For I know that I need,
to be diligent and patient
though I am overwhelmed
by today’s environment.

Sometimes I just take,
one step at a time . . .
for it is all I can make
as I see evil on the climb.

For I know I must be,
willing to wait and see
so that fear’s fingers
can’t seize a hold on me.

Sometimes I don’t move,
instead, still I just stand
and say to myself . . .
this is all in God’s hand!

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2 Samuel 22:37

Thou hast enlarged
my steps under me;
so that my feet did not slip.

Psalm 37:7

Rest in the Lord, and wait
patiently for him: fret not
thyself because of him who
prospereth in his way, because
of the man who bringeth
wicked devices to pass.

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More Grace From His Throne ~

Are your troubles,
getting out of hand
not sure how much more
you’ll be able to stand?

Well God doesn’t want you,
to go it alone . . .
for He knows you’ll need
more grace from His throne.

Are your worries,
getting out of control
are they weighing down
the joy in your soul?

Well God doesn’t want you,
to go by just sight
for He knows faith needs
the path of His light.

Are you problems,
just too much too bear . . .
well remember Jesus said
to cast on Him your care!

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Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore come boldly
unto the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace to help
in time of need.

Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge
and strength, a very
present help in trouble.

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Be Not Overwhelmed ~

Be not overwhelmed,
by the concerns of life
be not overpowered
by your daily strife.

Instead let Jesus,
fill you with His peace
so from your worries
you can be released.

Be not defeated,
by things you can’t control
be not burdened down
by the cares of your soul.

Instead let Jesus,
bring your heart comfort
so from your earthly woes
you will have His support.

Be not overwhelmed,
be not inundated . . .
instead let your life be
by Jesus captivated!

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Psalm 34:4

I sought the Lord,
and he heard me,
and delivered me
from all my fears.

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Cast Everything ~

Cast everything,
leave nothing out
give to Jesus
all of your doubt.

Cast all your troubles,
all your worries too
for He wants to take
them all from you.

Cast your pain,
your sorrow and grief
for Jesus will bring
to your heart relief.

Cast your burdens,
let Jesus them carry
do it right away
don’t you tarry.

Cast all things,
weighing you down
and Jesus will give you
victory’s crown!

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1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care
upon him; for he
careth for you.

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Seasons Of Fainting ~

Sometimes we go through,
seasons of fainting . . .
when worldly catastrophes
leave us anxiously panting.

For all around us we see,
disorder of every kind
messing with the peace
in our heart and mind.

Sometimes we go through,
seasons of weariness . . .
when earthly calamities
fill us with restlessness.

For every where we turn,
we see the destruction
that evilness brings
when under its seduction.

Sometimes we go through,
seasons of trepidation . . .
but we who believe in Jesus
are free of apprehension!

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Proverbs 24:10

If thou faint in the day
of adversity,
thy strength is small.

John 16:33

These things I have spoken
unto you, that in me ye might
have peace. In the world ye
shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.

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It’s No Wonder ~

Life has many troubles,
worries and cares
it’s no wonder we need . . .
Jesus our burdens to bear.

With all the uncertainty,
each day that we face
it’s no wonder we need . . .
more and more of His grace.

Life is full of problems,
highs and lows and downs
it’s no wonder we need . . .
Jesus to keep our heart’s sound.

With all the constant chaos,
the turmoil and the stress
it’s no wonder we need . . .
Jesus ours souls to bless.

Life is but a vapor,
in the big scheme of things
it’s no wonder we need . . .
Jesus and the peace He brings!

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John 14:1

Let not your heart
be troubled:
ye believe in God,
believe also in me.

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Shut The Door On Fear ~

When bad news,
I hear about
I shut the door
on fear and doubt.

Instead I open up,
my trusting heart
so peace into it
God can impart.

Whenever I hear,
things not so great
on my mind
I don’t let them grate.

Instead I open up,
my Bible to read
how to trust God
for all that I need.

When bad news,
I get a whiff of
I fix my heart on . . .
God’s trusting love!

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Psalm 112:7

He shall not be afraid
of evil tidings:
his heart is fixed,
trusting in the Lord.

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Be Still & Know ~

Stop what you’re doing,
I want you to be awed
be still and know
that I am your God.

Quit trying,
let Me take care of you
quit stumbling
I know just what to do.

Quick fretting,
let Me work this out
quit worrying
give Me all your doubt.

Quit panicking,
I have your back
quit struggling
I know your lack.

Quit resisting,
your life is in My hand
quit refusing
your days I have planned.

Be still . . .
and know I am God
stop what you’re doing
and in Me be awed!

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Psalm 46:10

“Be still,
and know
that I am God” 

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I Will Carry You ~

When you’re feeling over burdened,
and the answers are far and few
when your troubles are too heavy
I will carry you ~

When you’re feeling overwhelmed,
and you don’t know what to do
when your worries weigh you down
I will carry you ~

When your life becomes unraveled,
and your world seems askew
when you are at your wits end
I will carry you ~

When you’re tired and weary,
and you’ve no energy to get through
when you feel weak and faint
I will carry you ~

When your path becomes uncertain,
and yet, yesterday the way you knew
when your journey comes to an end . . .
it’s because I’ve carried you!

~~~~~~~~

Psalm 55:22

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and he shall sustain thee:
he shall never suffer the
righteous to be moved.”

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When Afraid, Trust ~

I put my trust in God,
whenever I’m afraid
for His Word keeps me
from becoming dismayed.

I’m told in my Bible,
that I daily read . . .
that to fear and dread
I should never heed.

So I call upon my Lord,
for Him to be my shield
so to fearfulness
my heart will not yield.

He gives me the faith,
to rise above my cares
as I release onto Him
my fainthearted prayers.

I put my trust in God,
instead of in my fear
by drawing closer to Him
so to keep Him ever near!

~~~~~~~~

Psalm 56:3 

What time I am afraid,
I will trust in thee.

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Afraid Of The Dark ~

When I was young girl.
of the darkness I was afraid
my bed became for me
from danger a barricade.

I would pull the covers,
up over my head . . .
tremble beneath them
with fear and dread.

I imagined a boogie man,
was coming after me
though my own eyes
never once did it see.

My father would come,
quietly into my room . . .
to calm the anxiety
that over me loomed.

His words of assurance,
there is nothing to fear
reverberated right into
my frightened young ear.

Now that I am much older,
by man’s evilness I’m dismayed
but, now it’s God my Father . . .
telling me not to be afraid!

~~~~~~~~

Romans 1:29-32

Being filled with all
unrighteousness, fornication,
wickedness, covetousness,
maliciousness; full of envy,
murder, debate, deceit,
malignity; whisperers,

Backbiters, haters of God,
despiteful, proud, boasters,
inventors of evil things,
disobedient to parents,

Without understanding,
covenantbreakers, without
natural affection, implacable,
unmerciful:

Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee?
Be strong and of a good courage;
be not afraid, neither be thou
dismayed: for the Lord thy God
is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

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