No Complaining – Always Give Thanks
So do rejoice, evermore
And pray without ceasing
In everything, give thanks
This is God’s will, unceasing.
His Earthen Vessels
We’re challenged, on every side
Not crushed, tho’ hard-pressed
But thro’ Jesus, not despairing
Our Great Potter, knows best.
God’s Pressure Cooker
God uses all ways
To turn up the heat
To soften our hearts
Our hardness, defeat.
Victorious Suffering
Set our mind, on things above
Tho’ still suffering, not healed
Be not focused, on our feelings
Walk by faith, in our ordeal.
Chronic Suffering and Pain
So, while we may not be healed
Nor from suffering, delivered
But instead of dejection
We can rejoice, not be embittered.
Failing, Falling or Faith?
When we’re failing and falling
And we’re hitting, rock bottom
We can stand, on Christ Jesus
Our sure Rock, and still blossom.
Temptations
Once we’re strong in the Lord
And the power of His might
In the armor of God
Each temptation takes flight.
Faith or Frustrations?
Not to dwell, on sin and failure
Rather focus, on the LORD
See beyond, my upset feelings
Trusting God, see blessings poured.
Where There is No Vision
So, live not for this world
That will soon pass away
But, for our calling, eternal
To trust God, and obey.
Angry at Life?
Ask God change your view
Give thanksgiving each day
Let His Spirit control
Let Him teach you to pray.