Rest

Prince of Peace.
Even when I fight
against the hand that holds me
you give me rest.
My stubborn Will will say
keep pushing, keep moving.
The Father's heart says,
"take a break my son."
This stubborn Mind
will not bear to be
drawn into tranquility.
Instead it will try
with all its might
to persevere, to fight.
All the while,
the Heart will hear the Truth
and yearn to respond,
but chained by necessities
the Mind throws on it,
the Heart can not find rest.
It is then the Prince of Peace
will fool the Mind
and free its captive.
Quietly laying Mind to rest,
He will tend the Heart.
Though all of me will fight
the hand that tries to hold me,
Your comfort and rest will be
medicine to my Heart.

Amen.

December 2, 2008