ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©

There are times when we just need to be alone. You wouldn’t think it the case when you’re grieving. Most folks tell us not to retreat from life – to stay involved – don’t draw inward, but there are moments when being alone is a welcome relief. To sit in a quiet place all by yourself – with no distractions – no thoughts of the negative – just you, alone. Then you realize that you are really never alone. Even in those seconds when you feel the world is closing in on you. Even when the outside noise turns into a cacophony of mixed up sounds. Even when confusion invades your mind. Even when the light turns into darkness. You are never alone. That is when realize that we need God with us and He is always there. He supports, sustains, delivers, renews and refreshes us by showing us the beauty of His creation. He gives us hope for the future, because our future is assured. So, even when those alone times are sometimes necessary, we can be confident that our God is right beside us all the way.

A quiet place where life stands still – an instant safety zone,
A place for sweet reflection, a place to be alone,
Where waters blue surround you, where peace is everywhere,
Where you can hear the voice of God, in quiet, thoughtful prayer,
He may not give us answers that we would like to hear,
But in the sweet serenity, He holds us ever near,
The beauty of those moments, renew – refresh – restore,
So we can handle all the things the world may have in store,
Within that peaceful time with God, our eyes will never close,
New life is ours when we believe our every need He knows,
He has designed what’s best for us, He knows our every need
He proved it when He gave to us, His Son to intercede,
Though we may need to sort things out, we never walk alone,
God has a plan for all of us to reach His heavenly throne.

THANK YOU, JESUS FOR ANOTHER DAY!