Subduing Sleeplessness
Once haunted with sleeplessness-caused angst
gripped by guilt midst tormenting iniquities…
my soul lost its vibrancy in communing with God
Now, by His pardon of loving forgiveness ---
I’m restored, enjoying serenity of night’s rest.
When attacked by sleeplessness-inflicted sorrow
marked by surmounting unbelief due to life’s enigmas …
my heart seeks the Saviour Who assures me His presence
despite uncertainty of the future ---
I’m pacified with His declaration of security.*
At times that I’m visited with sleeplessness-driven boredom
intensifying feelings of futility over ministerial routine...
my faith is reproved by the Master, exemplifying His sacrifice
leading me to His wisdom’s prudence ---
I’m humbled, yielding to Him every time I retire.
Triumphing over sleeplessness-triggered despair
while subduing frustration, coping with failure...
my spirit cleaves to the Lord Whose compassion and grace always work
upholding, strengthening me in my reaching-out endeavours ---
I’m grateful, revived to face another blessed day to serve with bliss.
*Psalm 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
June 16, 2020
1st place, "STRAND NO. 800 FINALE" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 6/16/2020.
Copyright © Beata Agustin | Year Posted 2020
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