These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Pause to Think

This life is short with voices filled.
Demands can overwhelm.
We long for times when hearts are thrilled
or peace, known by the elm.

Just pause to think. Your heart may rest,
while tasks on shelves are placed.
The Lord speaks quiet whispers blest.
Perfection is erased.

Your life is short, but prayers fore'er
lift incense to the Lord.
Your thoughts are His when quiet there,
still resting in His Word.

A-waiting for His "still, small Voice"
gives pausing thoughts great worth.
Make your silent place your daily choice
to grow in His new birth.
(Psalm 46:10, KJV)

by Jay O’Toole
on May 11th, 2021