when you're tired and anxious

I know you’re anxious;

the future’s uncertain

and you don’t even know

what step you should take next

I know you’re tired;

you’ve given your best

but can’t shake the thought that

your best might not be good enough

your legs are weary,

and fear feels like

it can be in two places at once—

inside your chest, behind your eyes

My friend, I see you.

I’m with you,

the God who loves you.

Just be still—it’s okay.

You don’t need to do anything just now;

you don’t need to have

all the right words.

Your wordless honesty is enough.

Do you need courage?

You can borrow mine.

I know you can’t see me,

but I can see you

and I have all the insight you need.

When you’re tired, you can rest.

When you’re anxious, you can trust.

You don’t need to bring anything

but yourself

because I lack nothing.

The world is swirling, I know—

so stay here with me

in the center,

find me loving

in the stillness.

……………………

when you’re tired and anxious

by troy cady