by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Poems for the Christian Life, Poems for Trials
Let God Write the Story So often as we walk through life We want to know the ending; We want to see it all work out When things are just beginning. But God most often doesn’t show The map of where He’ll lead us; He simply shows us day by day The way to...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Featured Poems, Poems for Trials
I’ll Carry It Today Dear child, you know I love you, I care about your tears, I want to bear your burdens And calm your doubts and fears. This load that you’ve been wearing Is far too big for you, But I will gladly take it If you’ll just trust me to. I’m...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Poems for Trials
Only for a While The wicked sometimes prosper, But only for a while – Swift judgment is awaiting Their final, careless mile. The godly sometimes suffer, But only for a while – The Lord Himself is waiting To turn it to a smile. So do not be discouraged When...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Poems for Trials
Through Cloud and Storm The clouds may gather overhead And turn life’s skies to gray, The winds may blow and shake the things I thought would always stay. But still the love of Christ my Lord Shines brightly through the rain, His tender kindness and His care...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Poems for Trials
How Faith Grows Stronger God starts us out on little ponds Where daily winds seem strong; We learn to trust in shallow pools But never stay there long. We’re soon afloat the lakes of life Where thunderstorms seem big; We gain more faith when tossed about By...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Poems for Trials
God Loves It When We Trust Him God loves it when we trust Him With simple, childlike faith That doesn’t doubt or worry But rests in loving grace. He loves it when our actions And countenance display A confident assurance That He’ll direct our way. He loves a joyful...