faithful

All God's testings have a purpose-
Someday you will see the light.
All He asks is that you trust Him,
Walk by faith and not by sight.

Do not fear when doubts beset you,
Just remember-He is near;
He will never, never leave you,
He will always, always hear.

Faithful is He who has promised,
He will never let you fall,
Daily will the strength be given
Strength for each and strength for all.

He will gladly share pain with you,
He will gladly give you peace.
Till your tired and weary body
Finds its blessed, glad release.

When the darkened veil is lifted,
Then, dear heart, you'll understand
Why it is you had to suffer,
Why you could not feel His hand

Giving strength when it was needed,
Giving power and peace within
Giving joy thru tears and trial,
Giving victory over sin.

So till then just keep on trusting,
Thru the sunshine and the rain,
Thru the tears and thru the heartaches,
Thru the smiles and thru the pain

Knowing that our Father watches,
Knowing daily strength He'll give,
Victory for each passing hour,
This is life, so let us live!

[John Zoller]

this poem is stuck up in my locker for good reason...i find it so encouraging when bad times come, and i hope that the knowledge that God is faithful gives you comfort too.

my heart is aching, and my tears are cried,
all i can do is have faith in this God of mine.
the skies are dark, hope seems lost,
Christ understands- for you He bore the Cross.

Have courage and don't be afraid,
Love those who hate you and forgive those you hate,
When hard times hit and friends fall away,
No matter what, God will remain.