As I walk into Saturday vigil Mass
at St Agnes’
my mind is filled
by thoughts of something
that I feel called to do.
I feel nervous about this
as I feel it will leave me
exposed.

As Mass begins
I feel anxious
and I pray to My God,
asking Him
to touch me this evening
so that my heart
may be open to Him.

When the readings begin
I sense My God
whisper in my ear,
“Claire,
have you no idea
of how precious you are?
Don’t worry about this.
You are safe.
Everything will be fine!”

As I listen to these words
I feel protected, shielded
and loved.
Tears prick my eyes
at this unexpected tenderness
from My God.

My anxiety disappears
and I now feel ready
to do the will of My God
secure in the knowledge
that I am precious in His eyes
and that I am in safe hands.

© Claire Murray, 1st November 2014