A Mother's Guilt

Did I do enough?
Did I do too much?
Did I really do my best?
What was I thinking?

God will redeem.


I can worry too much,
      but I can pray all I want.
Get on my knees
and let go
of the fears and worries
 I was never meant to carry.

In prayer, I do not leave my cares behind,
but trust them to the One who loves me.

And to know that
my relationship with God is based not on my performance,
but on His grace.

There is often nothing I can do,
              but pray
                    and know
that He is able to redeem in ways
I cannot comprehend.
Good and gracious is He.

God will redeem.


Their Redeemer is strong;
the LORD of hosts is His name.

                   Jeremiah 50.34