My Song for You, Dear Child
by Effie Darlene Barba
Oh, sweet dear child I weep for you
Surrounded by such lies
And at a time, your tender heart
So full of questioning sighs
Their blinding you with all their words
That you might never know
That only God can make you wise
And give you joy so you might rise
Above the storms this life does bring
Wrapped in His love, your heart can sing
Oh, how I wish that you did know
He made you as you are
No need for change to shine so bright
Just like the brightest morning star
All those desires and hopes and dreams
Seem jumbled in your mind
It is a time that all must pass
As part of humankind
A change from helpless little babe
Whose love comes out of need
Into someone who loves a friend
Bound by thoughts agreed
Oh, sweet dear child I pray for you
That God will take your hand
That He will help you see His heart
And help you understand
He is the way, the truth, the life
Your heart does so desire
That only He can calm the strife
And give to you, abundant life
Rivers of joy to overflow
The Holy Spirits inner glow
One day, my child God just may bring
Someone who then will be
A special love, to be your own
For all eternity
But until then, my dear, sweet child
Let patience be your guide
While trusting in the love of God
In Him you can abide
His plan for you, is always best
For you He bled and died
Then rose again, so you might
Live forever near His Side
Oh, sweet dear child I long for you
To Know God as your own
Inviting Him into your heart
Let Him there take His throne
To walk beside you every day
And guide each step you take
To never ever lose your way
And even if at times you stray
He will not ever leave your side
For in His love, you can abide
Concluding thoughts
How difficult the years of youth were and are for so many. I remember feeling so alone, not quite knowing how to fit in. Always feeling as though I just wasn’t good enough. Something deep within me drove me and perhaps still does; but, it is that internal knowledge that I am not all that I was made to be. Had it not been for God’s grace showing me that He was the answer to all my dilemmas. When a child has barely begun the process of distinguishing their place in this world; how dare we add such pressure on them as our society does today. At a time when they are learning to separate from that parental, need based love into the many aspects of love such as friendships and even special loves. With so much pressure some, in the name of equity, push these children into boxes that smother them, forcing depression, sorrow and even suicide. Instead, let us lovingly teach them of the true source of hope and love.
DO YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR AND LORD? He is our only Hope in Life and Death! Our Joy is found in Him.
If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link. There is nothing more important than this; because He is the way, the truth and the life. Therefore, I urge you to seek Him today.
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©Effie Darlene Barba, 2021
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