Sing this to ‘Streets of Laredo’: sound file at end of song.
then in the stillness, ask God to give respite,
and free of this pressure, allow Him to speak.
Open your heart and your mind to the moments,
tranquil, without all those constant demands
that FOMO can thrust on you, minute by minute.
Or colleagues cause pressure, so hard to withstand.
So: treat yourself gently,
and try not to worry,
even though this
may seem hard at the first.
Once you’re disconnected
from global distractions,
this gives your soul freedom,
With God to converse.
Such space God will honour, be sure you can trust him,
remember his pledge to the weary and worn,
‘Cast all of your worries, distress and frustration,
upon me, and I’ll give you rest from life’s storm.’
This one day in seven, is God’s holy pattern,
Six days of exertion and one day of rest:
So in your surrender of constant connection,
You’ll give God His space; and the time will be blessed
So: treat yourself gently
And try not to worry
Even though this
may seem hard at the first.
Once you’re disconnected
from global distractions,
this gives your soul freedom,
With God, to converse.
Refresh me, dear Lord,
Refresh me, dear Lord,
Refresh me, dear Lord, give me peace.
Refresh me, dear Lord,
Refresh me, dear Lord,
Refresh me, dear Lord, hear my plea.
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