His Ever-Presence in My Life

August 13, 2002: written as I was waiting for a call after an interview (for my first year teaching)

I have to be patient,

It's just a matter of time.

But I can't stand...

The waiting, the silence, the wishful anticipation of...

What is to come.

 

At nights, I lay awake,

Thinking of what tomorrow will be like.

You give me rest, then the morning comes and...

I'm back to waiting.

August 22, 2002I: I just heard about my new teaching position so I wrote this poem  

It feels so good,

I feel like I am going to burst.

It needs to be shared with family, with friends,

With people who care.

Anticipation of what is to be,

Makes me all excited, at the same time,

It frightens me-

Expectations, responsibilities,

The realization that this is the real thing

Unnerves me.

A feeling of uncertainty, that hunting feeling...

The bold and the self-assured 

The truth, this will set you free.

You are of substance, of meaning,

You can conquer!

November 1, 2013: As I Reflect on God's Goodness

I thank You, O Lord,

For Your ever-presence in my life.

Before I could even utter a word,  

Somehow, You already know.

  

Throughout my life, You are there.

To guard when I'm in danger, to lift me up when I feel down

You constantly show me the way, 

As You make things happen,

 

Feelings of uncertainty, surely slow me down,

Yet, I know it will not be for long.

For I know that You are true to your promise. 

You are here, You are next to me.