Sometimes my prayers flow out as poetry.  I wrote this poem for you all.

“When Your Heart is Guarded” by Jenifer Martin

When your heart is guarded

and you feel misunderstood

When life tries to knock you down

and you’re only trying to do good

Find solace with the Lord

He will always understand

When you feel invisible

Let God take you by the hand.

When you don’t know where you fit

Among the circles in your life

When your path becomes unclear

due to uncertainty and fear

Set your eyes upon the Lord

Pause, be still

He is calling, hear His summons

Will you follow?

Are you able?

There is always room at God’s table.

Let’s not be so quick to judge

an action, word or deed

Instead, be kind and understand

the battle underneath.

God says the lowly are the great

the meek are first in line

Come forth and bring your storms

Take refuge with the Lord

together we will weather

For you are NOT alone

Find peace with Him,

Your one true God

Rely on Him forever.

For God is love, for ALL of us

each person is deserving

Let go of grudges and distrust

from heartache in your past

through grace and forgiveness

grow and heal we must.

When you choose to serve the Lord

your eyes will open wide

our differences will disappear

and goodness will abide.

Not everyone will understand the chapters in your book

some will only briefly pause to take a look

Do not dismay,

let them go on their way

there will always be one in your corner

by your side in glory

Trust in Him with all your heart

Besides, HE wrote the story!