One of those days

I have been absent for the last week or so.  We had a very dear friend loose the fight with cancer and go to be with Jesus.  Him and his wife have been dear friends of ours for 20 years. We will miss him but know that he is rejoicing in heaven with Jesus.  The service was yesterday and was a tribute to his life of faithfulness to God, family and friends. So many memories of good times that will be cherished in his honor.

As I sat down this morning I was compelled to write this poem.  Every once in a great while one will pour out of me and this was one of those times.

One of those days 

It's one of those days

when the walls crash down

and no one is around

when breathing in and out

is all that I can manage

It's one of those days

when the sky is gray

and it rains, rains, rains

when the tears flow out

and there's no way I can stop them

As I sit and stare

wondering how I got here

I feel your gentle Spirit

come and be so near

Lord, I need you more than ever

I need your hand

so we can stand together

I need your strength and hope forever

to get me through the now

And when the wind blows strong

when I can't go on

You come and carry me along

until things get better

You show me that You're there

 I don't have to live in despair

all I need is You

and to be thankful for what I've been given

So when it's one of these days

May I fall on my knees in praise

and let You carry me a ways

and not run in the other direction

May the long days be

a platform for Your peace

to comfort and release

all Your presence has to offer

Because all of these days will pass

leaving footprints in the sand

marking times in my life

and how I've lived them