5 Minutes of Hope

Bumps and bruises with many a valley low;

on a journey filled with broken and bleeding hearts.

Comfort eludes us while questions flood our restless soul;

but by God‘s love and grace there are brand new starts.

Speculation from the untrained eye;

perceives a life untouched and filled with ease.

But the soldier of the cross bears scores of battle scars;

that often times only the Father sees.

God never chose to answer Job’s questions;

while day after day writhing in pain.

What He did for this sojourning warrior;

was restore his life once again.

God does not always speak in affliction;

one must believe He is ever there.

Mercy and love is the language He chooses;

which is sufficient proof that He cares.

Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. Psalm 71:20