The weather outside is full of gloom
as I sit alone, in this hotel room
It’s nice to finally have a day off!
the schedule recently has been a bit rough–
Working every weekend for various reasons
I’m thankful it’s not always like that, just some seasons
I tried to go for a walk this morning, to get fresh air
before long I was cold and wet, couldn’t stay out there!
I’m thankful God designed a day of rest
though I sometimes put it to the test.
I’m so used to doing, doing, doing, in fact
that I don’t seem to even know how to relax.
Busyness can be a symptom, a bad sign
of poor time management, or something less benign.
Like trying to fill a void inside, by always doing
hoping to feel better by succumbing to the cooing
..of worldly pleasures, or even “good works”
to cover up insecurities, or personal quirks.
It’s tough to slow down when it seems there’s much to do
to just be, enjoy, reflect, and perhaps learn something too.
So help me Lord frantic activity to stop, to truly rest in You
to find peace, to let go, and to fully surrender, Lord, too.
Help me to listen to what Your Spirit has for me each day
To make time to just BE in Your presence, and calmly there to stay!
© 2023 Lukas Westevy