Life's Challenges - Poems - God's Promises
| I Asked God | Our Thinking vs. God's Promises | |||
| God Does | Whatever Your Cross | |||
| God Is . . . | ||||
| God Hath Not Promised | ||||
| God's Promise |
God Hath
Not Promised
God hath not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower strewn pathways
All our lives through.
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow
Peace without pain.
But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor
Light for the way,
Grace for the trials
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy
Undying love.
Author Unknown
I Asked God
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn to obey.
I asked for health, that I might do greater things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for — but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all people, most richly blessed.
Anonymous
Whatever Your Cross
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine after the rain.
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall,
But God's always ready to answer your call.
He knows every heartache, sees every tear,
A word from His lips can calm every fear.
Your sorrows may linger throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish at dawn's early light.
The Savior is waiting somewhere above,
To give you His grace and send you His love.
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,
God always sends rainbows after the rain.
Author Unknown
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God's Promise
God never promised
A life without pain,
Laughter without tears
Or sun without rain.
But He did promise
Strength for the day,
Comfort for the tears
And light for the way,
And for all who believe
In His Heaven above
He rewards their faith
In His everlasting love
Author Unknown
God Is
. . .
God is Lord Almighty,
Omnipotent King,
Lion of Judah,
Rock of Ages,
Prince of Peace,
King of Kings,
Lord of Lords,
Provider,
Protector,
Paternal Leader,
Ruling Lord,
Reigning King of all the universe!
He is Father,
He is Helper,
He is Guardian,
He is God!
He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End.
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all He
keeps.
He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of
all times.
He is risen and brings power
He reigns and brings Peace.
He is the wisdom of the wise,
He is the power of the powerful,
He is the ancient of days,
He is the ruler of rulers,
He is the leader of leaders,
He is the overseer of the overcomers,
He is the sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is
to come.
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure!
He is my Redeemer,
He is my Savior,
He is my Guide,
He is my Peace.
He is my Joy,
He is my Comfort,
He is my Lord!
He always was, He always is,
He always will be!
Unmoved,
Unchanged,
Undefeated,
Never Undone!
He was bruised and bought healing
He was pierced and eased pain
He was persecuted and bought freedom
He was dead and bought life!
The world can't understand Him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him,
The leaders can't ignore Him.
The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him,
The people couldn't hold Him,
The New Age can't replace Him!
Herod couldn't kill Him,
Nero couldn't crush Him,
Hitler couldn't silence Him,
Donahue can't explain Him away!
His ways are right,
His Word is eternal,
His will is unchanging,
His mind is on me!
His burden is light,
His goal for me is abundant life!
He rules my life.
I serve Him because His bond is love,
I follow Him because He is!
He will never leave me,
He will never forsake me,
He will never mislead me,
He will never forget me,
He will never overlook me,
He will never cancel my appointment in His appointment
book!
When I fall, He lifts me up.
When I fail, He forgives.
When I am weak, He is strong.
When I am lost, He is the way.
When I am afraid, He is my courage.
When I stumble, He steadies me.
When I am hurt, He heals me.
When I am broken, He mends me.
When I am blind, He leads me.
When I am hungry, He feeds me.
When I face trails, He is with me.
When I face persecution, He steels me.
When I face problems, He comforts me.
When I face loss, He provides for me.
When I face Death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody, everywhere, every time,
and every way!
He is God,
He is faithful,
I am His, and He is mine!
God is in control, I am on His side, and that means all
is well with my soul!
Author Unknown
Our
Thinking vs. God's Promises
"It's impossible."
All things are possible. (Luke 18:27)
"I'm too tired."
I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)
"Nobody really loves me."
I love you. (John 3:16)
"I can't go on."
My grace is sufficient. (II Corinthians 12:19)
"I can't figure things out."
I will direct your steps. (Proverbs. 20:24)
"I can't do it."
I can do all things in Christ. (Philippians 4:13)
"I'm not able."
I am able. (II Corinthians 9:8)
"It's not worth it."
It will be worth it. (Romans 8:28)
"I can't forgive myself."
I forgive you. (I Jn. 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
"I can't manage."
I will supply all your need. (Philippians 4:19)
"I'm afraid."
I have not given you a spirit of fear. (II Timothy 1:7)
"I'm always worried and frustrated."
Cast all your cares on Me. (I Peter 5:7)
"I don't have enough faith."
I've given everyone a measure of faith. (Romans 12:8)
"I'm not smart enough."
I give you wisdom. (I Corinthians 1:30)
"I feel all alone."
I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)
Author Unknown
God Does
When you feel unlovable, unworthy, and unclean,
when you think that no one can heal you,
Remember, Friend, God Can.
When you think that you are unforgivable
for your guilt and your shame,
Remember, Friend, God Can.
When you think that all is hidden,
and no one can see within,
Remember, Friend, God Can.
And when you have reached the bottom,
And you think that no one can hear,
Remember, my dear friend, God Can.
And when you think that no one can love,
the real person deep inside of you,
Remember, my dear friend, God Does!
Author Unknown