Misgivings or Blessed Givings

Day to day traumas, real or imaginary?
Should I feel confident or cautionary?
Am I allowed to feel good about my life
When I acknowledge God's love in times of strife?

Is the drama in my life really my call?
Does the other shoe always have to fall?
Is it safe to walk proud and tall?
Can I not worry about every little pitfall?

If joy comes in the morning then I'll clap my hands
Since I'm destined to live another day with all of its demands
If my day is headed in a positive direction, Hooray!
Even if I experience anger mixed with happiness along the way

When I mistrust God and feel despair I drink spiritual poison
Emotionaly it contributes to my soul's gradual erosion
Believing in Jesus and His teachings, to me, is truly wondrous
Changing my perceptions of God's grace in my life has been ominous

Meditate on scriptures, seek God in His creation, hear Him calling
Many days to God in humility my soul comes crawling
What now, what's the plan, what do You expect me to do?
I knew the answer before I asked, just listen to You

Your answer is usually so simple but so easily forgotten
Your loving voice drowned out by those that are vile and rotten
That is when I walk away from the garish noise
I go outside to my quiet place where my soul can find poise

That is when I listen and talk to You
The breeze through the wind chimes is soothing too
I count my blessings and see your grace
Woven in the small things in life like a delicate piece of lace

So, when situations around me try to fill me with dread or misgivings
I remember my quiet place where I count my blessed givings
I'm a child of God full of His loving Grace
I hope that shines through me even just a trace