God’s With Us – A Song Poem

I longed to earn in righteous ways; I worked quite hard but that didn’t pay; I cried to God to help me face, the troubles coming, night and day. Yet, strife came frequently in life, And stole the hope I nurtured long; Oh, should I turn to worldly ways? The question vexed my heart and soul. If heaven was my only goal, I could not follow evil ways; If God was watching me suffer, Why didn’t He help me when I prayed? I got the answer in due course – God need not do the things we ask; He knows what things are best for us – We earthlings cannot comprehend! I held to God with all my might; Nothing in life then gave me fright; I tried to see with divine sight; My problems kept becoming light. My life is now an easy task; My soul is purer, nearer God; God gives me everything I ask; My soul is tuned to serve the Lord! ’Tis God who gives us every breath, and helps us live our lives on earth; We ought to put our trust in God, And thank Him for His unique love. Copyright by Dr John Celes 7-18-2009