this is a psalm from Mike Mirano, one of our recent participants of Redemption Groups
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command.”
But My heart wants comfort,
It longs for it.
In a life marked by turmoil.
Never grounded.
Always at the mercy
of men who only cared for themselves.
Broken promises and abandonment.
All I ever wanted was to be on my own.
My soul is weary.
Always working for some future satisfaction.
I just want to get there.
If I could just be done,
maybe I can finally relax.
My mind is distracted.
Never in the moment.
If I am consumed by my thoughts
Maybe I’ll forget about all the responsibilities.
I desire my space more than I desire your presence.
I seek distractions rather than your voice.
I’m repeating cycles I swore I’d put to death.
But you see me and know me.
You made a way when there was no way.
You gave me a spirit of adoption.
And made me a coheir with Christ,
And I cry out Abba, Father!
Through you,
My heart is made new.
My soul can be at peace.
My mind can be present.
I am free to love like you love.
And serve like you serve.
I cast my burdens on you,
And you sustain me.
I can finally rest.