Inspired by Romans 8:26 & Psalm 91:5 & Luke 1:47 & Luke 2:14
I try to pray
while in bed
at night,
but my tired mind
is weary, but then
Our Lady reminds me
to pray in the Spirit,
slowly, calmly,
and let my heart sing --
as St. Paul so wisely said:
the Spirit comes to the aid
of our weakness,
for we do not know
how to pray,
but the Spirit
intercedes for us,
with inexpressible groanings;
and so, I pray in the Spirit,
so that I may not fear
the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
and as the Holy Spirit
fills my soul to the brim
with the sweet new wine
of His amazing love,
my body rests,
as my spirit rejoices
in God my Savior --
glory to God
in the highest,
and on earth peace
to those on whom
his favor rests!