Sonnet: God Allows Afflictions

Afflictions come sometimes because of God, Who wants to make ripples in our soul’s life; And test our faithfulness to His mouth’s words, And therefore, He gives us some kind of strife. If sufferings keep endlessly coming, God wants us improve our soul’s earthly state; So, He delays giving His grace/ blessing, As much as He can to a later date. But God’s aware of every Goodman’s plight; He watches every second, his foot/step; Repent for sins and make your soul aright; And God will soon give you the needed ‘pep’. Nothing is big for the Almighty God; He thinks a lot before He gives His rod. 6-23-2001