Shades

Gods mercies are new every morning….

I hear the statement sing softly in my head

Yet life keeps throwing distractions at me –

I forget to see His blessings through the clouds 

The sun is shining bright,

Yet my own shades keep my life dark

My heart aches,

My temptations enlarge 

Anxiety seems to get the better of me

My old habits rear their ugly head

Someone – or everyone – knocks my glasses off my head

All at once

The sun shines so bright 

My eyes are blinded from the brightness of the sky

I see His mercy

I see His face

The mercies are abundant

The grace is anew

Why does my hand reach to put my shades back on?

Hold fast, my friend – yield not to temptation 

The Son is stronger, 

His right hand will keep you safe.