Waiting

I’m waiting

For things to slow down

For a chance to catch up

Time to breathe.

I miss You,

And I keep missing You.

I can spend a whole day

In Your presence

Feel Your presence

Feel Your peace wash over me

Your joy pour into me

Your love refresh me . . .

            Then

Back to the daily routine

With all its strain

Pressure

And mind-numbing rush.

Where do I find the time

To lounge with the Lord

Sit at His feet

Or even read one verse?

Mornings slip away.

Lunch is busy, too.

Evenings are family time.

Then sleep takes over.

            In the night

You catch me when I’m still.

You whisper to me

Words of blessing,

Visions of hope.

You invite me

To lounge with You

Sit at your feet

Read some verses whenever I can.

You’re waiting

For me to slow down

So we can catch up

And I can breathe in

The sweet fragrance of You.