When the World Is Too Much

This overwhelming world with its never-ending battles

Politics, wars, violence, death, crime rates, hate

We’re all losing sight of the important things,

There is a darkness that is taking over.

The world and all of its problems, bearing down like a ten ton stone, threatening to crush the bit of spirit I have left

Yet my comfort is there, ready to bear the stone high above my head.

Day-to-day orders, deadlines, jobs, emails, phone calls

Problems that demand solutions

Always the question, “Why hasn’t this been done yet?”

The anxiety that accompanies adulthood;

Some days crippling, some days endurable

Yet my comfort is there, with reassuring words

Housework, never-ending laundry, dishes, sweeping, cooking

Bills, money woes and stresses

Did I call my mom on her birthday?

Siblings arguing, emotions high

Chaos ensuing in my living room until I feel like the house will collapse

I am drained

Yet my comfort is there, ready to refill my cup.

Health, am I taking care of mine? My children’s?

Are they eating what they need?

Are they growing strong? Are they growing in their faith?

Are they happy?

Trying to raise children, the hardest yet most rewarding of challenges this life gives us,

Makes me question everything I do

Yet my comfort is there, making it easier to breathe.

My comfort is always there, always waiting to catch me when I fall

Even if he falls with me.

The scent of him settles my racing mind,

His gentle voice reminds me to take everything in stride.

When the world does it’s best to chew me up and spit me out,

When I’ve reached my breaking point

When the world is unbearable and I just want to hide

When the anxiety becomes too much

My love is there, always comforting me