Image source–Poets.org
Sunday’s Gospel reading made me think of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s “A Prayer.” In Matthew 11:28, Jesus promises that, if we come to Him, He will give us rest. Dunbar’s poem could almost be viewed as a direct response to Jesus’ promise.
O LORD, the hard-won miles
have worn my stumbling feet:
Oh, soothe me with thy smiles,
and make my life complete.The thorns were thick and keen
where’er I trembling trod:
The way was long between
my wounded feet and God.Where healing waters flow,
do thou my footsteps lead.
My heart is aching so;
Thy gracious balm I need.
Hear what the Spirit is saying 
Words, in a poet’s care, are so amazing. Thank you for introducing me to Paul Laurence Dunbar. I read more about him on Wikipedia; an amazing amount of living in just 33 years.