Forever

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ~ Isaiah 41:10 

 

Our hearts –

they ache – they harbor pain,

a pain of grief and loss.

Our minds are clouded by the tears –

and just can’t see the Cross.

Our searching thoughts –

they try to grasp

at whys not understood,

unable to accept this hurt

is somehow for our good.

Doubts –

they tend to make their home

right amongst our fears.

Days seem hard

and nights are worse,

fighting back the tears.

Desperate -

at times finally,

we get upon our knees

asking God to guide us here,

to hear our many pleas.

God –

He gently holds us up

and  never lets us go.

He comfort us with peace so whole

just like we long to know.

And along the rocky road from here

He leads us by His hand,

teaching us  His gospel real

and showing us His plan.

And gradually, we come to learn

that life is more than now

so in His strength we carry on,

slowly, strong, somehow.

And forever is our perspective

and  so, we long for home,

enjoying how He’s blessed us,

never left alone.