There are times when I’ve failed you
allowing my worried mind to guide
Being led deep into the darkness
where fear would reveal its ugly head
I wish to undo negative thoughts
and faithless feelings in my heart
for I am ashamed of my weakness
where tears are mine to shed
I know you walk with me in
each day that I take a new breath
When I see the sun rise once again
I’m in awe of your loving grace
Though uncertainty lies on the path ahead
I’m not chained to these dismal ways
Will you cast forgiveness upon my soul?
With renewed trust, I hope it’s not too late
Lauren Scott © 2014
Baydreamer 
Beautifully written, Lauren!
As long as we have today, it is not too late
Thanks, Deb, and you’re right, as long as we have “today” it’s never too late…hugs and love to you, my friend..xoxo
It is never too late Lauren, and strength can only emerge when we have felt weakness so both are necessary I think. It takes a great strength to write words such as yours. ❤️ Xxx
Thanks, Chris, it’s always nice to read your encouraging words and I agree with you about both strength and weakness being necessary. I don’t often write poems like this one, so I stepped out of the box and showed a little bit of vulnerability. I guess it did take some strength to share it…hugs and blessings to you…xoxo
A lot of strength, not just ‘some’ 😊❤️ Xx
“Though uncertainty lies on the path ahead
I’m not chained to these dismal ways.”
A very positive thought. Thank you!
You’re welcome, Ian, and thanks always, for your visits!
Beautifully written. I see how fragile our faith can be, yet stalwart belief in the grace of God.
Thanks, Michelle, and your comment is spot on, too! Fragile, yet stalwart is a perfect example of how I’m feeling right now…have a wonderful Monday.
Lauren you know, I shouldn’t have to remind you as long as you have breath it is never too late. Your humbleness, hope and faith are evident in these lovely words.
No, you don’t have to remind me. 🙂 But thank you for that and also for your beautiful comment…hugs, my friend..
Dear Lauren.. your wonderful words show you have more than enough faith.. Who hasn’t at one time or another allowed their worried mind to get the better of them.. ME included..
Such a wonderful reminder for everyone.. 🙂
Love and Blessings dear friend
❤ Sue
Thanks, Sue, for standing right beside me in the worry line! 😉 I suppose this is a good reminder for me, too, to accept the fact that faith wobbles at times, but then it strengthens again..Thanks again for your reassuring words..love and hugs to you! ♥ xo
❤ ❤ ❤ …
In the end we are all human and fallible.
I suppose we are, Binky! 😉 I just have to accept that fact; sometimes I’m a little hard on myself for slipping, at times..
Beautiful and touching…The second stanza stands out and the overall message is truly inspiring, Lauren. Best wishes to you, Aquileana 😀
Aww, thanks so much, Aquileana, for your lovely comment! Wishing you a good week ahead! ♥ 🙂
Beautiful, prayer-like, {{{Lauren}}}. As Christine said, sometimes we must weaken, falter, face the darkness, in order to find our strength and see that there is still light showing us the way – faith. XO ❤
Thanks so much, Diane! All you and Chris said is true…and it all ends in faith, which carries us through…hugs and blessings to you, my friend…xoxo
A beautiful inspiring prayer Lauren.
One cannot but heap forgiveness on a Soul, of such humbling beauty.
Emu
Aww, thanks for such a beautiful comment, Ian…have a wonderful tomorrow and weekend ahead…:)
Wow Lauren! This is truly beautiful! Xx
Wonderfully expressed once again Lauren, an embrace of faith.
to be human
is to miss the mark
sometimes
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take care …