Come sit down and talk to Me

Lord you know me better than I know myself

You know everything about me - my thoughts and my fears

You shaped me and made me with Your Almighty hands

Help me to stop dwelling on me and follow your plans

'I am here with you - Be still and listen to Me

I am here for you my dear - so don't fear

I am your Rock, your Faithful and Loyal Friend

I am your wonderful Counsellor who's every need and burden can mend

The pain, the anxiety and burdens are all Mine

So you need worry no more

Just reach out and I will take your hand

Because I am your Father and you are My child

Come sit down and talk to Me for a while

Come sit down beside Me and talk to Me

Leave what you are doing and leave it to Me

I know what's on your mind so don't be afraid

I am moulding you and shaping you with My hands

I want you to put your trust in Me and follow My plans

You are my servant and there are things I need you to do

I will guide you and follow them through

My light will shine within you and people in darkness will see

That I am the Holy One and I will set them free

I feel the power of Your hands working in me

I am sitting here writing these words so others will believe

Teach me Your ways and I will follow them

I want to be Your faithful servant right to the end

Where do I go and what shall I do?

Just take it gently and I will be watching over you

You are My child and I love you with an everlasting love

We will take these steps together my love

You are not on your own, with Me you'll never feel alone

While we are here together there is still work to be done

Give Me the Glory in all that you do

And I will win hearts for you'

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This is my favourite poem and it is where writing my poetry all started. I was sitting in our kitchen feeding my son Nathan when he was a little toddler in his high chair. At the time I was a full-time mum at home looking after him and my daughter Sophie was in P1 in Primary School. I was exhausted from lack of sleep as Nathan didn't sleep well at night and this triggered my Bipolar. Sleep is so important especially for anyone who has Bipolar as it can trigger highs and lows. My highs were being creative and writing poetry. It was a way for me to express my feelings and get my thoughts out.

After I had finished feeding Nathan, I heard a still, small voice (a gentle whisper) to get a pen and piece of paper and write this down. The words flowed on the page, it was like God and I were having a conversation. It was confirmation to me that God was with me, He saw my need and was right there with me. I could feel His Presence, warmth and embrace in that moment. It is a reminder for me to spend time with Him and enjoy His Presence no matter what time of day, to simply take the time and talk to Him.