"Restless": A Poem

 "Restless"

by

Erin-Rae Donaldson 

I was restless.

Broken, bruised, and tormented by the fear that had consumed me

Lost in a field, with no GPS to help navigate my way through the roughage.

My mind wandered from dawn till dusk, contemplating the many paths I could take.

Perhaps if I turn to the right, left, or continue straight I will reach God’s intended destination for me.

But what if I make the wrong turn? What happens then?

I was restless.

A new day approached and a wave of fresh air filled my lungs.

My heart sang a song it had never sung before, like a bird singing a new melody.

Could it be that my heavenly Father was still here?

Still reminding me of his faithfulness, his constant provision, his ever-present help?

Could it be that the same God who walked on water and calmed the raging sea, could calm the storm in me?

My eyes were directed upward and my faith was restored.

I was no longer lost in the field that once haunted me.

I was now in a field where the sweet aromas of wildflowers filled the air and nothing but beauty resided.

The blue sky was clear, as clear as the path set before me--directing me straight.

Straight towards the tree of life.

The path was promising, yet I could only see but a few steps ahead.

The light radiating from the cloak of my protector illuminated the way and thwarted the fears of darkness within me.

My unknown future was now in the palms of my navigator.

For the first time, I had found rest in you Oh, God.

And now I will forever find rest in you.