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My life is sometimes dark and dreary. With so much pressure on me, I feel like I'm coming down sick with the flu. My chest is tight, my stomach aches and I can barely breathe. So, I'm left standing and wondering what it is I'm supposed to do. That's when I start searching for my compass. For I know He is there, somewhere, waiting to guide my way. And, I know when I find my compass. He will make sure everything is OK. Image courtesy of Pixabay There are days when I'm filled with hatred. It just seems as though everyone is getting on my nerves. It feels as though something bad is just going to end up happening as a result. And, yet, I keep moving toward it, not willing to swerve. That's when I take a deep breath and start searching for my compass. For I know He will point out the right way. His soothing words will teach me forgiveness. And, from my anger, I will sway. Image courtesy of Pixabay There always seems t...

I work hard to be a provider for them, And, sometimes, just doing that is enough of a chore. They may not have everything they want, But, they have everything they need, and, perhaps, a little more. Yet there's always something else they want. What they have never seems to be enough. It doesn't even matter That they are already running out of room for their stuff. Image courtesy of Pixabay They also always seem to be fighting, Even though there's really no reason why they shouldn't be getting along. Sometimes we can't even prevent it By sending them to different parts of our home. There's days when they even seem to enjoy it, Starting in with the first morning's light And not letting up Until they go to bed at night. Image courtesy of Pixabay And, why are their rooms always so messy? Can't they take care of space that was given to them free of charge? Maybe I could forgive it if they seemed to be makin...