Monday Morning Mantra (for a week not met yet)

 This poem started in my head in the night 

when troubles I face and might face 

took my eyes off grace...

 

 "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. 

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Matt.26:41

Better to pray than fret

Worry is worthless, dear

For steps and miles not taken yet

Better to trust than fear

Better to yield the weight

Of ‘what if’ to the One

Who flings ajar night’s starry gate

And ushers in the sun

Better to touch the hem

Of He who knows our need

Better to hold His hand, my friend

And let Him take the lead 

Better to bear the sweep

Of seasons by God's grace

Better to count blessings, not sheep

 Or troubles we might face

Better to bow the head

And sense Him in each breath

Better to break a crust of bread

Than gorge on feasts of death

Better to bear life's cares

Than to be vainly thrilled

Better bent knees than easy chairs

And selfish plans fulfilled

Better to breathe a prayer

Better to search His word

And cling to better comfort where

Love’s law is undeterred

© Janet Martin