I Did But Pray-A Poem

I Did But Pray

There are sorrows in this world so great, that darkness surrounds us.  In those moments no ray of light shines in and all hope disappears.  There are no words that can comfort the soul.  I daresay there are no words and no theology that can bring peace.  That I have known all too well when my suffering was too great in my own life.  My only pleas to God was, “Why?” But none of the pain I suffered compared to the pain I felt when a child of mine faced despair.  Although, I had learned so much of God’s grace through my own suffering; I had no words to say to comfort my child in theirs; so, all I could do is pray.

I wrote this poem at such a moment when one of my children was hurting, despairing of life itself.  When all there is are questions, with no answers;  the only thing we can do is quietly walk beside and pray.  Today, I share this with everyone within its reach who is hurting today.  As I share it I lift up a prayer for each and everyone of you.

I Did But Pray

by Effie Darlene Barba

 

In your darkness filled with fear

I walked beside and drew you near

There were no words that I could say

So Quietly I did but pray

 

What more could I have said or done

Than point you to God’s own dear son

By showing you the grace of God

As on this road we both did trod

 

My words would mean so little now

Unless I were to live somehow

Displaying Grace by what I do

Forgetting self to think of you

 

No distance then would be too far

Willing to go where e’er you are

To walk beside to take your hand

To bring you hope, to firmly stand

 

That when the world a dark abyss

Upon your brow my gentle kiss

Awakening to see God’s light

A hope within could rise and fight

 

Against the tides that pull you down

The anguish that would bid you drown

Please take my hand and come with me

Oh how I wish your heart could see

 

The love of God, His Grace to you

That as His face comes into view

Amidst the sorrows in your heart

God’s comfort bidding them depart

 

His love can wrap you in His arms

Protecting you from evil’s harms

Oh, how I wish that you could see

My strength, my love is Christ in me

 

So,

 In your darkness filled with fear

I walked beside and drew you near

There were no words that I could say

So Quietly I did but pray

concluding thoughts

No matter how dark the night; this I have learned and know: God loves you, His plan is good, and you can trust Him–even if today you cannot see how.

DO YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR?

If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link. Because there is nothing more important than this, I urge you to seek Him today.

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©Effie Darlene Barba, 2018
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned except for my own books. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

 

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