GRIEF-THE REFINER'S FIRE
I'm so thankful for the blessings that fill my life each day,
And yet sometimes I'm so depressed it's like I've lost my way,
The trials and tribulations are so constant and it seems
That the peace I felt within my heart was only in my dreams.
This time the test has been so long; I've cried and complained,
And felt so tired and hopeless -- as though my mind is drained.
Of all the faith I had before these problems came along,
And, though I smile, I really feel like everything's gone wrong.
I keep on feeling so depressed in spite of all my prayers,
And feeling badly toward myself, for yielding to despair.
I am not tried as Job was, I still have loving friends,
And, somehow I must recognize the message God intends.
This "trial-by pain" has got to have a reason,
Though I do not understand, I will--in God's "due season,"
But, I am like a yo-yo and don't like how I behave,
For I know how I feel inside when people say I'm brave!
Help me to feel comforted in body and in spirit;
Keep me close to Thee, so when Thy answer comes I'll hear it.
Help me be more humble, more surrendered 'til,
Whatever Thy will may be for me, will also be my will!
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