Surrender

My child you do not have to strive
To prove your love for me
Sometimes you need to just sit still
And let my glory be.

I’ve given you this world so vast,
I’ve given you this life,
The gifts of love and family
Of work, but not of strife.

I’ve come to Earth in humble ways,
Can you hear my still small voice
In the silence of your beating heart
Can you stop amid the noise?

Your plans may have to wait for you
Maybe they weren’t meant to be
Remember that a contrite heart
Is what really pleases me.

Just breathe and let my plans take hold
For my gifts I will give free
When you surrender all your plans
And give yourself to me.

By Gina Langferman

(Gina Langferman is a member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis.) †

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