Thursday, January 11, 2007

Letting go...

Is there some problem in your life to solve,
Some passage seeming full of mystery?
God knows, who brings the hidden things to light.
He keeps the key.

Is there some door closed by the Father's hand
Which widely opened you had hoped to see?
Trust God and wait - for when He shuts the door
He keeps the key.

Is there some earnest prayer unanswered yet,
Or answered NOT as you had thought 'twould be?
God will make clear his purpose by-and-by.
He keeps the key.

Have patience with your God, your patient God
All wise, all knowing, no long tarrier He.
And of the door of all thy future life
He keeps the key
Unfailing comfort, sweet and blessed rest.

To know of EVERY door He keeps the key.
That He at last when just HE sees 'tis best
Will give it THEE.

~Anonymous

Tonight one of my ladybug friends posted this poem. It was the perfect time for her to share it with us as we are all dealing with frustration and anxiety over the wait times. It is the perfect reminder that God will and does provide for us and answer our prayers. Human nature is to want to control everything regardless of the fact that we know it cannot be done. His timing is perfect, even when we don't see it. So tonight my prayer for all of us is that we find a way to let go, to give it back to the One who can and does make all things possible. Keep the faith ladies, we are on our way however long the road seems to be.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

This poem touched me as well. Hang on to your faith. Our day WILL come!

~Rebecca

Jessica said...

Amen fellow ladybug! This is why I love our ladybug group so much!
Jessica

Christine said...

The poem cam at the right time. Thank you. Christine

Alyson and Ford said...

Wonderful poem. Yes, the wait is very long. I have a draft post about asking God for help with problems and turning them over to Him. Prayers to God do help in all situations: praise, wisdom, forgiveness and for mountains of patience!
Thank you.

Alyson