God's Got This (A Poem)

Each and every night I crawl into my bed

Feeling as though the weight of the world pushing down on my shoulders

I worry about work. I worry about life. I worry about my family.

I even worry, just a little bit, about the weather getting colder.

I know I should have trouble sleeping.

My fears and stress should keep me restless

But, still I manage to find a way to sleep soundly through the night.

Despite all the things that, throughout the day, are causing me distress.

My country is in turmoil and is mostly divided

With two sides that are constantly finding ways to continue fighting.

And, since I pretty much live paycheck to paycheck,

I know it just takes one bad break and the food will disappear while the lights will no longer be lighting.

In fact, when I realize our constant wars and global warming

Have our planet’s long-term outlook looking pretty darn hopeless and bleak

I don’t think there is anyone out there who would blame me or shame me if

I spent my nights crying instead of sleeping because everything in the world was making me feel helpless and weak.

Instead, I choose to go to bed each night

Close my eyes, clear my mind and dream.

And, I do this without feeling any guilt.

Because I know, deep down, things just aren’t as bad as they may seem.

Sure, there are plenty of bad things going on in this world

And plenty more, in my own life, that are amiss.

But, when I go to bed each night, I close my eyes peacefully and let my faith take over the driver’s seat

Because I know, no matter how rough life gets, God's got this.