You Were There

When I was bullied

You were there

When I was hurt

You were there

When I was rejected

You were there

When I walked away

You were still there

During heartache

You were there

In unemployment

You always provided

In health issues

You were there

Keeping me going

Making me strong

When people walked away

You stayed

You have been a constant

In my life

When I was ungrateful

You were there

You forgave me

And helped me through

You were always there

Even when I didn’t deserve you

For that, I am truly thankful

Thanks for showing me the way

Jo Anne Kennedy

August 2018 

Hold On

Hold on to God

He always helps

He is always there

He cares deeply

Just need to know Him

And trust Him completely

When in despair, call on Him

He always answers

He is always by your side

He rescues us

And celebrates who we are

We are His children

J Kennedy

August 2018

Hurting

Right now

I am hurting

I don’t know why

I just am

I feel lost

I feel confused

All my bones ache

And it’s a wrestle inside

My heart and my head

Are fighting each other

Saying one thing

And then another

So many thoughts

No clear way

What to do?

What to believe?

Life is a journey

One day at a time

Plod on each day

Clinging to the truth

Acknowledge the truth

Step out in faith

Just keep going

Rest in the truth

Jo Anne Kennedy

August 2018

Clear Direction

I am a bit confused

Not sure what to do

Or what to think

I was listening to you

And I thought you told me

To take some time

But now I am not so sure

As my heart says that is wrong

But my head says go

I know I need time

Just to be with you

And collect my thoughts

But I am not too sure

What that really looks like

Please show me clearly

Please give me an idea

And show me the direction

In which you would like me to go

Jo Anne Kennedy

August 2018

Sing Out Loud

Sing Out Loud

I want to serve

To write hymns of praise

To say thanks to you

But I can’t do that

I am not a hymn writer

So all I can do is sing

However, I can’t sing

I haven’t a tune in me

But that doesn’t stop me

I sing my wee heart out

I know I am out of tune

But that doesn’t bother you

You are just happy

That in my heart

I am praising you

Jo Anne Kennedy

August 2018

Burned Out

I am burned out

Can’t take any more

I am just exhausted

My body aches

My soul feels empty

And my heart is heavy

I need time to breathe

To take stock of life

And rest myself

I am not broken

I am not in despair

I just have a few cracks

I know my heart

Will become less heavy

As I have faith

I know my soul

Will be filled with joy

As I sit and reflect

Life does take its toil

But it’s important to remember

That setbacks occur

And normality resumes

Once we adjust our perspectives

And start to see more clearly

Jo Anne Kennedy

August 2018

Created

I was created out of nothing

But made into something

I am who I am

Because of the one who created me

And every day things change

But also things stay the same

The daisies always grow

And the sun always shines

Everything in time becomes better

With a touch of love

The flowers grow brighter

And nature flourishes

Not only does nature sing

But we also thrive

And with every new day

We become more beautiful

In the eye of the creator

We are his masterpiece

His work of art on display

For the whole world to see

And doesn’t he smile

When we accept who we are

And begin to grow

To be the person he designed

Jo Anne Kennedy

August 2018

Thank You

I want to thank you

For being there for me

For supporting me

In times of trial

Thank you for your understanding

Thanks for your kindness

And for helping me

Through the tough times

You are strong and loyal

Ever quiet but wise

Standing up for the weak

And helping us through life

So thanks for being you

For doing what you do

I am glad that I have you

To be in my corner

Jo Anne Kennedy

August 2018