Fear swept in like an avalanche, and covered up my hope,
As clouds of gloom surrounded me so fast I couldn't cope.

I cried out in my agony, "Oh, God, please let me die!
For I'm no use to anyone, and all I do is cry!

The pain that wracks my body is much more than I can bear,
And no one understands my grief, and no one seems to care."

Then tenderly my Savior spoke, "My child, you're not alone.
I understand your suffering, for pain I, too, have known.

I never will forsake you, and My arms will hold you tight,
While comfort I will give to you throughout the endless night.

And when your days of suffering on earth shall be no more,
I have a home prepared for you on Heaven's shining shore.

There'll be no grief or sorrow, and no tears will dim your eyes,
Where you will live forever in your mansion in the skies.

Some day you'll know the reason for the trials you've gone through,
And how they've worked together as My perfect plan for you."

So now I'm simply trusting that My Lord knows what is best,
And I will love and praise Him till I reach my final rest.

(c) Betty Jo Mings