FoMo #prayerpoetry

FoMo

a struggle as of late-a Fear of Missing out

somehow through life we fundamentally doubt

travel more. make better plans. get a raise. 

nothing can satisfy but bringing Your praise

 

grumbling over plans lost. wavering over feeling alone

nothing but my selfish heart, lord, you desire to postpone

you invite me to dwell in the secret place

you quiet my spirit to rest in the always-awaiting grace

 

you wait regardless; in the midst of my wanderings

you are the Author, giving eye-opening ponderings

the one who knows what was and is, and is to come

one who can't compare present trials to glory in kingdom

 

focusing on the past; oh it debilitates my joy

come and bring your presence, no truer lasting joy

fixating on the future; oh it cripples me with fear

come and speak to my soul with promises near

 

i cannot do this life on my own understanding

whirls of comparing, questioning, a heart distrusting

thank you that being with you is always enough

thank you that you go before me, calling my bluff

 

you know me, after all!

you're the embodiment of wonderful

you love me, after all!

your radical nature catches my every fall

you want me, after all!

yours has no compare humanly possible

you're the prize i always wanted // you're the reason i can dance // you're the sole approval i've counted // you're the giver of chance after chance after chance

 

because your love casts everything else out

i am. not. missing. out.