A Mother's Prayer

The present darkness threatens. Why can’t I see the light? And yet my faith still lingers Like a flame of candlelight. The weakened short wick struggles And nearly smothers out While prayers of love Fall softly from a mother’s mouth. Though my flickering faith still falters, I know HE loves us still. There is no darkness in Him Let’s try to do His will. Hang in there, my sweet Daughter; Cast your cares upon the cross. Your Savior has your best in mind It isn’t for your loss. He doesn’t want for you to dwell On things that make you sad. Toss away those trigger thoughts That tend to make you mad. Think on these things, the Bible says, That are worthy, good and true Claim the blessing God has in store That is assigned to you. The enemy wants nothing more Than to halt your walk with Christ. He’ll throw every bad thing your way: Lies, deception, vice. He’ll tempt you and he’ll nourish Your insecurities and fears He’ll deafen you with maze-like thoughts To make it hard to hear The voice of our God calling, Child, look up at me. Open your sweet eyes, Look up at me and see. I love you with a true love; You belong to me. Put your trust and hope in me And I will set you free. At least that’s what I think He’d say In your mother’s prayer. There’s got to be a better way You’ve got to feel His care. Sometimes the only comfort Has to come from God above. It’s going to take His healing And His holy love. I wish that I could fix things Your Daddy wishes, too Like God above, your Dad and I We wish the best for you. Please put your life in God’s hands; Ask Him to take command To fill you with the strength and faith You need to take a stand Against our fiery enemy Who attacks you when you’re ill. He says that you deserve it; Say NO and just be still. Whisper to your Savior, And listen for His voice. It’s not your fault That you are sick You didn’t have a choice. ~ Judy Bausch