Peace in the Midst of the Storm (Remind Me)

                                                                                     by Sr. Adelheid Langmann

Many years ago, I was gifted with the poem/prayer, Remind Me. At the time it was given to me it did
not resonate with me. Years later I was at a point in my life where things were becoming challenging
and spiraling out of my control. My life was changing drastically. My marriage was coming to an end,
my son was grown and living on his own and my great grandmother and great aunt had passed away. I
found myself all alone and lost; I did not know what to do. This was tragic; because all my life I took
care of others and had little time for myself. Now I have to learn to live a different lifestyle; (alone/
independent); something I had no idea about and I was ill prepared for.

As I moved through this phase more and more challenges arose and things seemed to get really dark
for me and I could not see a way through my situation. My oldest sister tried to encourage me, but she
had no idea of the depth of my situation because I did not share it with anyone. I continued living life
and struggling privately. I would search the Bible and read scriptures relating to my pain and emotions
seeking comfort and understanding.

One day I was looking on my bookshelf for something and came across the poem/prayer, Remind Me. I noticed it because the frame was cracked. I read the poem/ prayer and cried. I realized I was not alone and that I did not want to experience or be in despair. I believed there was hope for me as long as I had faith in God. I realized I needed to see and view my situation clearly with eyes wide open and not feel sorry for myself. I knew I had to find the strength to go on and not let fear of the unknown get in my way. I prayed for peace at night as I went to bed and the courage to wake every morning and move forward. I read Remind Me every day before I went to work and every evening when I came home. Soon things began to change for me; like a weight had been lifted; I was finding peace in the midst of my storm.

This period in my life changed my view and faith in God forever. Whatever doubt I had was wiped
away. When I looked at my situation, understanding where I was, the darkness, the pain, the debt, the
inability to see my way through what was happening and be okay was miraculous. It was amazing and
at the same time unbelievable, that my soul was bubbling over with joy, and I was happy, thanks to
God’s Grace and Mercy.

Remind Me

Dear God, when I am lonely, and perhaps I feel despair,
Let not my ailing heart forget That you hear every prayer.
Remind me that no matter what I do or fail to do,
There still is hope for me as long as I have faith in You.
Let not my eyes be blinded by some folly I commit,
but help me regret my wrong and to make up for it.
Inspire me to put my fears upon a hidden shelf,
and in the future never to be sorry for myself.
Give me the restful sleep I need before another dawn,
and bless me in the morning with the courage to go on.
                                                        -author unknown