Isolated


I’m stressed out,
    isolated like a sheep in a flooded field.

Where are you, Lord?

We’ve had our moments of closeness 
    when I was sure you would always be with me,
    when I knew I could never leave you, either.

But one stressful event after another has left me stranded,
                            looking for a way out, 
                            needing the reassurance of your presence, 
                                                     your love, 
                                                    your power.

And, Lord, 
    while I wait for some sign of you, 
    the waters in my pasture are rising.

I normally don’t call out to you like this, 
            because we have a good friendship, 
                    and you have built up my trust.  
But sometimes these feelings of panic set in, 
        and I have a hard time finding those trusting feelings.

While I wait for you to show yourself again, 
            I will remember our good times together. 
        
And I will trust that you are still taking care of me, 
    even when I don’t always see you.

(Suggested Song: I Believe in You - Sinead O'Connor)

© 2002 Cornerstone Media, Inc., All Rights Reserved

This reflection, accompanied by current music, is featured on the December 2002 edition of Monthly Audio Powerthoughts.

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