PerspectiveS

Though problems arise and often confound,

Our pain can affect how they’re viewed.

We struggle against injustice and sin

While the world says, “It’s your attitude.”

They offer up reasons and ways to go on

With platitudes beautifully framed

“Just look for the best,” or, “Things could be worse.”

But they don’t even know what we’re named.

Deep down inside we know there is One

Who not only knows well our own name

He made us and formed us and keeps us secure

His love is the reason He came

Looking up from our pain, to put on a bright face

Is exhausting and quickly wears thin

But, looking down from His place, and full in His face

Our faith grows much stronger within

Faith isn’t about, walking free with no doubt

It is resting in God’s pow’r and love

It is trusting He knows, even how our hair grows

And the name of each star up above

Yes, problems arise and often confound,

But faith will change how they are viewed.

Deep trust in the One, Who said, “It is done.”

Will result in the new attitude.

Carol John ~ 01-30-2008