Sometimes the sun is shining
The roadway dry and sure
Sometimes the warmth is pleasant
And my way is bright and clear
But sometimes storm clouds gather
The flowers I do not see
Sometimes the way is slippery
And fearful danger near
Sometimes amid life’s travels
My heart is light with song
Sometimes my sleep is deep and restful
My dreams serene and strong
But there are other times of sadness
When life grows cold and damp
Sometimes the night is restless
And morning seems so long
Though life is sweet and simple
It may not always be that way
Sometimes we need to reckon
That suffering too is real
But regardless of the weather
I constantly remember
That God above is changeless
His strength my name and anchor
In times of joy and laughter
Or even in disaster
My faith is not in circumstance
But only in the Master.
This poem was composed in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, March 7, 2017, when I woke up and found myself thinking about the news of a dear lady’s pre-mature passing, and also about some ministry challenges. I found myself trying to put my thoughts into poetic form and began to write. I have edited the original words a little, but this is essentially what came to me in the course of that hour. It’s comforting to know that though there is much we don’t understand or cannot control, God is trustworthy because he is changeless and strong in every circumstance.
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