I hope it is as much of a blessing and encouragement to you as it was to me.
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Enjoy.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Trusting Through Trials
Father God please help me to trust
My timing is NOW
But Yours is not
This trial this test
I don’t understand
I know I can’t make it
Except by Your hand
That must be why
The storm has come
To teach me to trust
To prepare me for
The trials to come
The storm is tumultuous
The wind knocks me down
Which is perfect because
My knees is where must be
The bitter rain stings my face
Causing me to bow my head
My tears mingle with rain
As I come to understand
It’s not the why but the how
How will I make it through
I know there is but one way
The Way the Truth and the Life
He has been with me every day
Urging me to give my cares
To Him and Him alone
To grow my trust
To let go of my fears
To rest in knowing He never left
He is here and will dry every tear.
by Amanda (Jackson) Carlson 05/15/2012
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
Amanda has touched me where my heart is. Even the days that are good, still have a little sadness. Death’s sting never leaves, God just holds it in his hands until we finally let go and let him take over.
Thank you so much, Linda!! God has truly gifted Amanda and I will share your comment with her. What a blessing you are, thank you!!!
Doesn’t it seem like just when we feel we have a handle on trusting God, He says ok, let’s step it up a notch. I am so thankful that He loves us enough to keep sending us trials that help us to grow in Him. He doesn’t give up on us, he keeps challenging us to trust more in Him. When I wrote this poem I was struggling with a move across state that I didn’t want to make. It is exciting to know that my poem was able to touch someone that is struggling with something completely different but yet somehow the same. God bless you Linda. You will be in my prayers.
In Him,
Amanda Carlson
aunt Amanda, you are so cool! I LOVE you! hope to see you soon!
I love you too, Sydney! You are a sweet and precious young ladie with a wonderful heart for God. I miss you!