Not The Answer I Wanted

On my knees every night Beseeching You with the same prayer Hoping for just one answer The waiting impossible to bear Finally Your answer comes So undeniable and clear But it’s not the one I wanted, God And at first I’m filled with fear For a split second sorrow, countless tears followed by doubt God, what is Your plan? I was so sure You’d help me out Then He speaks gently to my heart Reveals His perfect will My constant weakness glorifies His strength So in awe I just stand still I wake up every morning The biggest smile on my face Completely uncertain of tomorrow But always confident in His grace So never will I lose faith As He teaches me to persevere Even in trials I overflow with joy Knowing one glorious day He will wipe away every tear! Amanda Twellman 1/16/03 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9