Just Moms

When you feel like giving up
and can’t make it another day.
When life is crashing down on you
and nothing’s going your way -
Just pray.

When your heart is torn in two
and love has let you down.
When your smile of happiness
has turned into a bitter frown -
Just pray.

When your friends have left you
and you have no where to turn.
When you have been rejected
and you feel the anger burn -
Just pray.

When your loved one has passed
and you are sad and distraught.
When you find that you’ve forgotten
God’s Word that you’ve been taught -
Just pray.

When your children are against you
and don’t rise and call you blessed.
When satan is attacking you
and putting you to the test -
Just pray.

When your church has problems
and no one is getting along.
When you don’t want to take part
in reading or in song -
Just pray.

When your co-workers put you down
and humiliate you and make fun.
When have to give an account
for everything that God has done -
Just pray.

When you wake up in the morning
and don’t want to get out of bed.
When your day seems overwhelming
and many things run through your head -
Just pray.

When you have prayed constantly
and feel God has not heard.
When you have asked for guidance
and searched His Holy Word -
Just pray.

Just pray when you are weary
Just pray when you are sad.
Just pray when you are lonely
Just pray when you are mad.

Just pray when you are jealous
Just pray when you are worn.
Just pray when you are happy
Just pray when you are torn.

Just pray when you are joyful
Just pray when you are stressed.
Just pray when you are struggling
Just pray when you are blessed.

Just pray when you are exhausted
Just pray when things are tough.
Just pray, pray, and pray again -
For God’s grace is enough!

-Susan M. Swann