You Are Not Alone: Finding Faith and Peace in a World That Feels Overwhelming

There is so much turnoil happening in our world. I often find myself doom scrolling, knowing that I should stop, but like seeing a traffic accident, must slow down everything and stare. I know that I am not the only person who struggles with this. I am trying to stop the terrible habit of reading the news feeds right before I went to bed and first thing when I woke up. No wonder I feel anxiety and stress that I no longer desire to feel comfortable with. So, I composed this poem to stop the doom scrolling of my soul.

In this world of disarray,

People killing. Children crying. Countries dying.

You are my balance

In this world of hopelessness

People killing. Children crying. Countries dying.

You are my hope!

In this world of rejection

People killing. Children crying. Countries dying.

You are my everything!

At the awakening of each new day

I thank Thee!

At the birth of each new child

I praise Thee!

At the dawning of each new day

I love Thee!

-Amanda Olson