A Poem of Hope For My Friend

A Poem of Hope For My Friend

In this time of testing, dear friend, I know it’s not by choice.
But, I pray somehow the God of Love might help you to rejoice.

I pray He’ll give you strength each day when all in you says, “hide.”
May you find the desire as His child to stay on the vine and abide.

I cannot pretend to understand how each day for you must be.
But, I beg of you when the going gets tough, that into His arms you’ll flee.

My longing for you is that the Holy Spirit balm will soothe your aching soul;
That our Savior who holds the master plan will fill this God-sized hole.

During the morning hours when you feel there’s no strength for another day:
God, give my friend a word to pray,
And hold her in your arms.
Let your peace rush over her soul,
And on You her heavy burdens roll.
May the weighty thoughts that plague her be cast down at your feet,
While the renewed mind you give be her safe retreat.

Your word says that your mercies never cease
and that they are new each morning.
It reads very easy, but the knowing is hard.
I ask You Heavenly Father to renew my friend’s faith and trust in You,
And when she can’t trace Your hand, will trust Your heart.

In this time of testing, Dear Lord, I pray that you’ll walk beside my friend.
I request that these days may bring a new song, not strife;
One which one day she’ll say she wouldn’t trade for what you’ve done in her life.

Thank you for her precious life.
Restore her strength each day.
Thank you for giving her Your purpose here on Earth,
And I ask you to continually reveal her worth.
I thank you that you have a plan, even when we don’t understand.
As my friend serves you here on Earth,
Please hold her in your hand.