When Thoughts Trouble

I pray to the Lord

When thoughts trouble my mind.

I put my trust in Him.

Then, peace I do find.

I have no control

Over what others do.

They all have the freedom 

To others subdue. 

It pains me to watch

How some lie and they trick.

Their plans are so sneaky.

Their words are so slick.

They hate what is good,

And they love what is wrong.

Their deeds are so evil.

To God, not belong.

They talk about God

As though he is their friend.

But, it is words only.

On him, not depend.

They follow the flesh,

And do all that they will.

Their lusts now control them.

Their vows not fulfill.

They need to repent

Of their sins unto God,

Forsake all their idols,

And on their knees bow.

And, God will forgive

Them of all of their sin,

When they believe Jesus,

And let Him come in.

So, I pray for them.

But, ‘til they bow the knee,

Their sins they continue,

Temptation not flee.

And it breaks my heart,

That from faith, they depart,

And they won’t let God give 

To them a new start.

So…

I pray to the Lord

When thoughts trouble my mind.

I put my trust in Him.

Then, peace I do find.

An Original Work / April 4, 2018