Always Been

As I walked in trouble and in despair As I wondered why God wasn't there, Then as I thought of what I had been through I then heard a voice saying, "I Was There For You! ". God was always there for me When I walked troubled and in pain by the sea, Then in prayer I asked where are you Lord I thought to myself why am I being ignored. I then felt a warm calming breeze Which put my soul and my thoughts at ease, Then I felt a sadness and shame as I shedded a tear The voice then said, "I Have Always Been Here! ". I first saw 2 sets of footprints were in the sand As if walking hand in hand, The Lord then said, "I was at your side and I never left" "Even when you suffered and felt bereft". Then when there was 1 set of footprints on the beach Those are the times the Lord said that to you I did teach, Also those were the times when you I borne When you felt loneliness and grief and scorn. Then the Lord said, "That Long Grove Over There" That is when I answered a soulful prayer, When you felt used and hurt and even guile That is when I dragged you for a while. The voice then said, "I Have Always Been At Your Side" But, from me those many times you did hide, And when you were depressed and in tears while talking I was always beside you, listening and holding and walking. Randy L. McClave