HOW CAN I SURVIVE THIS PAIN?

Dear Lord, my broken heart cannot 
Survive this awful pain,
And all the peace that once I knew, 
It seems I can’t regain.

Although I know I’ll see my loved one 
Once again some day,
Somehow our meeting on that shore 
Seems very far away.

I’ve tried to rid my heart and mind 
Of all my doubts and fears,
But still I wake each morn and find 
My pillow soaked with tears.

Friends tell me that my grief will lessen 
As the time goes by,
Yet still it comes in waves, and then 
It seems to multiply.

But even in my grief I find 
I’m comforted to know
I can’t escape Your love – it’s with me 
Everywhere I go.

And I’m assured You’ll help me with 
Each problem that I face,
And wrap me in Your arms of love, 
Enfolded by Your grace.

So Lord, I pray You’ll give me strength 
To trust You each day more,
And have the inner faith and peace 
That I have known before.

By Betty Jo Mings