Poetry

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I Trust YOU Lord
by Brenda Bates

Show me the way Lord
Today, like many others,
I find myself tormented by my past.
I’ve tasted the bitterness of divorce;
I’ve cried the tears of loneliness.
I’ve looked into the eyes of confused children
searching for answers that I couldn’t give;
yet I trust You Lord to show me the way.

Comfort my heart Lord
Today, like many others,
I find myself needing Your loving embrace.
I’ve sat with a friend who was dying;
I’ve cried the tears of grief.
I’ve looked into the eyes of the survivors
being at a loss for words to speak;
yet I trust You Lord to comfort my heart and theirs.

Shine Your light on me Lord
Today, like many others,
I find myself needing You more.
I’ve felt the pains of not having You in my life;
I’ve cried the tears of yearning.
I’ve looked into the eyes of Christians
who are confused, hungry, and burning;
yet I trust You Lord to shine Your light on me.

Help me to know Lord
Today, like many others,
I find myself doubting that I’m on the right path.
I’ve doubted my mission that is so graciously guided;
I’ve cried the tears of disbelief.
I’ve looked into my eyes in moments of need
and found You as my great release;
and I trust You Lord to help me to know.

Show me Your love Lord
Today, like many others,
I find myself knowing that the best is yet to come.
I’ve experienced the laughter that comes from pleasure;
I’ve cried the tears of glee.
I’ve looked into Your eyes as You hung on the cross
because of Your love for me;
and I trust You Lord to continue to show me Your love.

Shine Your Everlasting Light on me.

[My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love. Psalm 31:15-16 ]

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