I feel so discouraged, troubled and afraid
So very sad and weary, helpless and dismayed
It seems as if my trials and temptations never end
In faith I go to Jesus on whom I can depend
My eyes are fixed on Jesus, He holds me by my hand
And from past experience, I know He’ll understand
I ask Him, “Lord, why must it be,
These trials go on endlessly?
No sooner is one overcome
I collide ‘smack’ into another one
They often seem so hard to bear
And many times I kneel in prayer
To ask for guidance, strength, and grace
To endure all I’ve got to face
If but for a moment I could rest
Before I run into another test!”
He answered, “Child, I love you!
I want you to be faithful and true
To always be close in thought and prayer
To always be ready and willing to share
All your joys and pains and sorrows
Your desire to serve Me through all your tomorrows
I love to be thanked, so thank Me
Each prayer brings you closer to Me.
You ask for but a ‘moment’ of rest
Just remember, dear Child, I know what’s best
A ‘moment’ could bring you lots of unrest
A ‘moment’ could destroy and bring unhappiness
Also waiting for that ‘moment’, Satan is very near
Just ready, willing, and longing to interfere
He’ll throw things at you so you’ll trip
I’m warning you, WATCH OUT! lest you slip
Just call on Me, I’m always near
To help you out of every fear
To listen to your joy and woe,
What makes you happy as you go.
To help you every grief to bear
To answer every sincere prayer
To cheer you up along the way
To draw you closer every day!
I’m always by your side!”
“Oh, thank you Lord!” I cried
“When my thoughts are turned to You
You listen to all I have to say
How marvelous! How wonderful!
That You should care for me each day!”
Written March 1974
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