Judy for Jesus
February 13th, 2008, 09:58 AM
GOT TROUBLES?
by Maxine M.
We read of tragedies in the paper, see them on tv every day
We're shocked and saddened, but soon just go on our way
We may send a comforting message, really not knowing what to say
But then!! As is inevitable, a crisis strikes us or our loved one
In panic we ask "why"? Who can help? What can be done?
Now there's no putting it out of mind, there's no place to run
When YOU get the call in the middle of the night
When YOUR doctor says "I'm sorry, this report shows something is not right"
When YOUR job is lost, it was Your house that burned...what a fright
Then trouble becomes personal, there's no room for apathy
Our desire is..Of this pain, sorrow, grief... to be set free!
But, knowing WHERE to turn, that's the vital key
Counselors, doctors, and medicine can only help to a certain degree
Support from friends & family is wonderful we all agree
But when all is "said and done"; Dear Lord, it's just You and me
You, Lord, in Whose image all people were created
Thus the source of all life, a fact many have foolishly debated
But our own ability to handle "stress" is highly over-rated
We ponder"why" do the things happen? Perhaps a result of wrong choices...wrong desires
Or do they come to strengthen us, lift us higher
Like steel, refined and purified by fire
Yes, it's just You and I, Lord, no one else can intervene
When I'm in a bed of pain, where else can I securely lean?
Faith must take over, for I don't understand what all this should mean
In the valley of the shadow of death, how will I respond?
Loved ones can offer encouragement, but they haven't a magic wand
Only You, Lord, can bring true hope of what lies beyond
It is You, Lord, Who will be my strength in this dark hour
Your name is a strong, protecting tower
Your Words bring lasting comfort; doubt and fear devour
We know, Lord, You're in charge of every situation that may arise
You, Who always hears a SINCERE prayer or our repentant cries
You, Who will one day answer tearful "whys"
Now you may say "Life is good. Everything is just fine, right now"
BE ASSURED, trouble will certainly find us all, somehow
And no one knows how much time on Earth God will allow
Now is the time to have your Lifeline in place
Ask the Lord to rescue you, by His saving Grace
Then we can cling to the promise of one day seeing Him... face to Face
by Maxine M.
We read of tragedies in the paper, see them on tv every day
We're shocked and saddened, but soon just go on our way
We may send a comforting message, really not knowing what to say
But then!! As is inevitable, a crisis strikes us or our loved one
In panic we ask "why"? Who can help? What can be done?
Now there's no putting it out of mind, there's no place to run
When YOU get the call in the middle of the night
When YOUR doctor says "I'm sorry, this report shows something is not right"
When YOUR job is lost, it was Your house that burned...what a fright
Then trouble becomes personal, there's no room for apathy
Our desire is..Of this pain, sorrow, grief... to be set free!
But, knowing WHERE to turn, that's the vital key
Counselors, doctors, and medicine can only help to a certain degree
Support from friends & family is wonderful we all agree
But when all is "said and done"; Dear Lord, it's just You and me
You, Lord, in Whose image all people were created
Thus the source of all life, a fact many have foolishly debated
But our own ability to handle "stress" is highly over-rated
We ponder"why" do the things happen? Perhaps a result of wrong choices...wrong desires
Or do they come to strengthen us, lift us higher
Like steel, refined and purified by fire
Yes, it's just You and I, Lord, no one else can intervene
When I'm in a bed of pain, where else can I securely lean?
Faith must take over, for I don't understand what all this should mean
In the valley of the shadow of death, how will I respond?
Loved ones can offer encouragement, but they haven't a magic wand
Only You, Lord, can bring true hope of what lies beyond
It is You, Lord, Who will be my strength in this dark hour
Your name is a strong, protecting tower
Your Words bring lasting comfort; doubt and fear devour
We know, Lord, You're in charge of every situation that may arise
You, Who always hears a SINCERE prayer or our repentant cries
You, Who will one day answer tearful "whys"
Now you may say "Life is good. Everything is just fine, right now"
BE ASSURED, trouble will certainly find us all, somehow
And no one knows how much time on Earth God will allow
Now is the time to have your Lifeline in place
Ask the Lord to rescue you, by His saving Grace
Then we can cling to the promise of one day seeing Him... face to Face