The day is finally gone…

In the quietness, Lord, I hear You.
In the plaintiff silence, I feel You.
You are here. This I know.

It’s so hard to quiet my soul—turning off the inner motors
that cry out to continue running.

The ticking clock of my mind’s thoughts, flitting around and through my mind
as prisms of light resounding on the mirrors inside my head.

Finally…I am quiet…still, and I know You are here with me.
Expecting nothing, demanding not a thing, only to be; with me.

It’s silent all around—yet so peaceful.
I feel You all around, guilt and urgency are gone.
There is no rush to do anything or to try to be.
I’m just sitting…being with You.

Time passes.
Day is done.

I sleep, resting in Your arms of love.
Joanie Miller

Joanie Miller authors children’s books. She lives in California.
I love writing and have enjoyed journaling all my life. I’ve been writing articles for Jewels Magazine over the last year, and love sharing about the Lord and encouraging others in our faith. I’m a published author of a children’s book:”Help,Lord! I Need A Bandage On My Heart.” I’m almost ready to publish my second book in the “Help Lord” series in a few months. In 2009 I received a diploma from LongRidge Writers Group, and I received an Honorable Mention Certificate in the Writer’s Digest 76th Annual Writing Competition. I feel very privileged to have this opportunity to write for Jewels Magazine.