Surrender

 

It was a few days after we heard of the Russian invasion of Ukraine 

In a sudden state of  - how to live normal? 

It was a February 

I had tickets to a concert in March in another city 

Could I dance, put my hands in the air when the neighbouring country is attacked? 

How can I dance when thousands are struggling in the middle of winter 

Crossing the border to save a life 

I cancelled it. So did many of us 

And rush to the aid, in ways we could 

How do you live day to day? 

Panic confusion separation all around 

Death too - Unrequired, unnecessary 

Pray, Do what you can

Forgive us Lord 

May your grace be upon us and the oppressors 

Turn our hearts to you

Wake up, go to work, exercise

Gather daily bread

Give a helping hand 

It would seem like the water was rising uncontrollably

Would they be afloat or would they drown? 

In the untypical that was around 

I went to my usual spinning class after work 

I witnessed his sensitivity to the issue 

It’s the first time I heard the song 

And what else could one do except Surrender in these moments? 

Wake up to another day 

With strength from the Lord 

Grace flowing in and through you 

Let his light shine in you in truth

His peace surrounds you 

Dispels the darkness 

He said: Love one another as I have loved you 

In gentleness and compassion 

“Do not be weary of doing good,

for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up”

Gal 6:9