God spoke to me this morning,
He said He understood
my fears, and love, and empathy
for things both bad and good.
I spoke to Him while driving
about my awe for Him;
the beauty of the trees and sky,
of love and faith, and sin.

I thanked Him for my family -
the ones who've gone ahead,
those who gather 'round me still,
and paths down which my life He's led.
I marvelled at the beauty of
the wonders He created;
the love He shares with us each day,
all free and unabated.

I shared with Him my dread and
fear of evil and of crime;
I realize we know not when
our lives run out of time.
I said I recognize the awesome
earth and sky He gave us;
the love I cannot comprehend that
sent His only Son to save us.

Now as I drove along this day,
the sky was solid cloud;
although my eyes were on the road,
my heart in prayer was bowed.
In sky of grey, for just a second,
rays of light burst through.
I heard His message loud and clear -
our Father's love is true .

He sent to me a loving sign,
so beautiful and clear;
I'm with you each and every day
and every prayer I hear.
I understand your sadness,
and try to wipe away each tear.
Fear not, for I am with you,
and I am ever near.
     ©   Joyce P. Hale 

Photo by J.P.Hale