HE ASKED ME TO WAIT

HE ASKED ME TO WAIT

He asked me to wait I wanted to try

Yet, trembling within I then asked Him “Why?”

Have you not seen the pain that I’m In

I need an answer, I need to know when

 

Calmly, He sat and silence ensued

While anxiously on my will I pursued

So many thoughts encircling my head

Unable to sleep, no rest in my bed

 

Oh, Lord I do know you want for my best

Yet, how do I get my mind now to rest

I don’t know the answer, I don’t know the why

Where have you gone? I asked with a sigh

 

A soft, gentle voice whispered my name

Trust me, dear Child, for I am the same

The one who has loved you before time was born

I am still here, don’t look so forlorn

 

I need you to see that I am your joy

Not money, not things, nor a fancy new toy

I love you too much to let you run wild

Your safety, your hope is in me, my Child.

 

I want for you more than your eyes can see

Wait, I will show you my victory

Trust in my love, I’ll give you rest

Then you will see, my plan is the best

 

Oh Lord, forgive me; I must have forgot

Twas you, who died; my salvation was bought

At such a high price, to prove me your love

How could I e’er doubt your plan from above

 

Let me now wait, until Lord You Speak

Patiently, calmly, humble and meek

Cradled within yours arms held so tight

Resting in you until darkness is light.

© 2014 Effie Darlene Barba

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