I am waiting God,
for the next invitation.
I am here to serve, to offer whatever I have
to life
in gratitude for all I have been given.
I am watching, striving to remain open,
to not let fear blind me or push me into rash decisions.
It is hard though.
'Reality' isn't always kind
or understanding with one who
is seeking to give of herself
to the Divine flow of life.
'Reality' demands things...
sustenace for the body,
shelter, warmth from the cold,
care in one's age.
These demands create in me a mix
of fear; a 'requirement' to be responsible;
a wish to not make myself a burden to others;
a concern that walking this path
will leave me vulnerable
to the vagaries of this life.
I watched my parents live in faith,
following your calling,
months passing with no income
and suddenly an influx enough to keep them
safe and warm
and to provide for their children.
Such a solid, unwavering faith they had,
a faith that I find difficult to maintain,
especially when I don't see
how I can continue this path and not fall
into destitute poverty.
Do I keep my eyes forward,
stepping once again into the unknown,
living in total faith
that the path will be revealed
and my safety secured?
Or do I 'be responsible'
and take action to facilitate
my own safety...
food on the table,
shelter for my aging body,
retirement for the elder that will
soon be me?
Each time I reach this impasse in my soul,
I choose to let go and follow.
But each time I arrive again at this place,
I am a little older
and a little more concerned.
This now is my prayer,
to be given discernment and courage
as I once again
stand on the precipice of the unknown,
feel the wind against my face
but not yet under my feet,
sense my calling is only just begun
yet feel so very vulnerable.
for the next invitation.
I am here to serve, to offer whatever I have
to life
in gratitude for all I have been given.
I am watching, striving to remain open,
to not let fear blind me or push me into rash decisions.
It is hard though.
'Reality' isn't always kind
or understanding with one who
is seeking to give of herself
to the Divine flow of life.
'Reality' demands things...
sustenace for the body,
shelter, warmth from the cold,
care in one's age.
These demands create in me a mix
of fear; a 'requirement' to be responsible;
a wish to not make myself a burden to others;
a concern that walking this path
will leave me vulnerable
to the vagaries of this life.
I watched my parents live in faith,
following your calling,
months passing with no income
and suddenly an influx enough to keep them
safe and warm
and to provide for their children.
Such a solid, unwavering faith they had,
a faith that I find difficult to maintain,
especially when I don't see
how I can continue this path and not fall
into destitute poverty.
Do I keep my eyes forward,
stepping once again into the unknown,
living in total faith
that the path will be revealed
and my safety secured?
Or do I 'be responsible'
and take action to facilitate
my own safety...
food on the table,
shelter for my aging body,
retirement for the elder that will
soon be me?
Each time I reach this impasse in my soul,
I choose to let go and follow.
But each time I arrive again at this place,
I am a little older
and a little more concerned.
This now is my prayer,
to be given discernment and courage
as I once again
stand on the precipice of the unknown,
feel the wind against my face
but not yet under my feet,
sense my calling is only just begun
yet feel so very vulnerable.
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