Things happen at times which bring me up short.
Panic or jumping to conclusions
results in high anxiety
and vulnerability
to making poor judgments.
I have learned to stop,
breathe in deeply,
calm myself,
and to
pray.

I
close my
eyes, thanking
God for the gifts
of gracious bounty.
Knowing I can enter
into God’s presence in prayer
and communion brings me great peace.
Not looking for answers but solace
opens up the pathway to redemption.