The Purpose in Suffering
God wouldn’t let this suffering
Go on another day
Without some purpose that He knows
Will come no other way.
He wouldn’t say to carry on
And keep me here in pain
If not for some far better thing,
Some beneficial gain.
His heart’s too kind, His love too deep
His tender care too good –
I know He’s seen some greater prize
I’ve not yet understood.
So when I feel temptation rise
To chafe against the rod,
I’ll turn instead to thank the Lord
Since He alone is God.
And as I bow in humble praise,
I’ll reaffirm my trust
That He is good and all His ways
Are loving, kind, and just.
Christina Joy Hommes
This 6-minute video shares the story behind this poem and talks about the Lord’s loving purpose in our suffering:
Another day of devotional poetry shared! THANKS CHRISTINIA!
Thank you for this poem , what a blessing , knowing God is good in all his ways, and he is God alone, Loving and kind , his faithfulness and his Promises , have a blessed evening..