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Help Me To Endure

Father God my heart is heavy today
Lord, this season the theme is pomp and cheer
Sad I am, but happy, I will portray
It’s that celebratory time of year

Perfect peace and strength Lord is what I seek
For such a disparaging time as this
My tattered heart Lord is immensely weak
My beloved mother I sincerely miss

I referenced your word to get me through
As my doting mother often advised
Depression moved in Lord, what do I do?
My face, dear Lord, I hardly recognize

Oh Father, only you possess the cure
Strengthen me, Oh Lord, help me to endure!

Copyright © Valerie Staton | Year Posted 2019

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James Marshall Goff Date: 2/7/2022 3:38:00 AM Valerie, as I am a pca for my independent living 92 yr old Mom, my heart breaks reading this, as I know my turn is coming, will include you in my prayers, I know this is an older poem, I read your recent work & like hearing your trust in God & strength of spirit you display, jim Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 2/7/2022 7:05:00 AM I appreciate your thoughts dear friend. It means a lot to me that my work is well received. I have been in a relationship with Christ on different levels all my life. I love reading about Him. I get a kick each time I learn something new. My mother was my all and all and when she passed I was inconsolable but through reading, bible study, church attendance and private talks with the Lord, I have come to realize death is not the end. It is the beginning of life. Take care and God bless you and all those you adore.

Valerie Staton Date: 6/28/2020 7:02:00 PM Thank yo so very much for the wonderful comments. It thrills me that you took the time to read my poems. God bless you and keep you! Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 6/28/2020 7:03:00 PM ***Thank you

Ricky Muse Date: 6/28/2020 1:02:00 PM Girl stop! Great poem. You are a student of the craft. All best................peace! Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 11/4/2019 10:56:00 PM A wonderfully honest heartfelt poem Valerie. Login to Reply

Hello There Date: 10/18/2019 11:56:00 PM A beautiful, heartfelt sonnet, Valerie. I empathize, and pray this holiday season will far outdo the last seven. So sorry for your loss. hugs ~ Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 10/23/2019 2:03:00 PM Your gracious hug has been felt and graciously appreciated.

Constance La France Date: 10/18/2019 11:37:00 AM Valerie, your poem is beautifully penned and your faith is shining bright! Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 10/23/2019 2:04:00 PM Thank you for your positive feedback. It is greatly appreciated.

Eve Roper Date: 10/18/2019 10:37:00 AM Great poem of sadness, Valerie. Times like the Holidays come around and there is someone special missing in your life , it does make it hard to go in good spirits. Prayers to the Lord I do know do help.. God bless and may your heart feel her comfort. Hugs Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 10/23/2019 2:06:00 PM Thank you Eve! It's wonderful friends like you that make the hard times a little bit easier. I appreciate your kind words.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/18/2019 8:03:00 AM Amen. Sorry for your loss. The scripture she hid in your heart will be of great comfort. Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 10/18/2019 8:11:00 AM Thank you Richard for your wonderful words of comfort. Mother has been gone 7 years this December but it seems like she left me yesterday.

Michael Wise Date: 10/18/2019 6:30:00 AM Look inward and you will rediscover the blessings and peace God has already provided! :) PS ~ I dearly miss my mother too. Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 10/18/2019 8:13:00 AM Thank you Michael for your kind advice. I was a wonderful daughter so I have no regrets. It is though, an absence like none I've ever experienced before. Will be 7 years this December.

Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2019 3:40:00 PM Such a lovely heartfelt sonnet/prayer, Valerie! Your faith will not let you down! ~ Best regards // paul Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 10/18/2019 8:17:00 AM Thank you Paul for your wonderful sentiment. I do possess strong faith that my mother and I will cross paths again. God bless you and keep you dear friend.