Unpredicted storms hit me shattering my faith
I cried out, ‘Lord! Help me’!
He didn’t command the storm to calm
Rather He strengthened me to trust in His promises[i]
Hoping that nothing is impossible for Him.
Unexpected sickness struck me shaking my faith
I prayed ‘Lord! Take away my sickness!’
He didn’t heal me miraculously
Rather He taught me to move on with His grace[ii]
Depending on His sustaining power.
Sudden losses in the family left me in pain
I asked, ‘Lord! Where were you?’[iii]
He didn’t restore the loss immediately
Rather He carried me through, filling me with His peace[iv]
Assuring He will not make any mistake.
Unwanted words pierced me- questioning my integrity
I cried in pain ‘Lord! Fight for me!’
He didn’t act in the way I expected
Rather He proved that He is with me [v]
Lifting my head in due time.
Every time the situation didn’t change
Rather it changed my attitude towards God and His ways!
Each time I didn’t get the victory as I wanted
Rather it made me to say, ‘Thank you Lord for proving your faithfulness one more time’!
The unexpected, unpredicted challenges always make me strong to face the next one![vi]
Sheela R. Duthie,
20/11/’15
[i] Joseph: Gen: 37:6-10, 43:26
[ii] Paul: II Cor: 12:9
[iii] Martha & Mary- John:11: 21,32
[iv] Deu:1:31, John: 14: 27, Is:41:10
[v] Daniel : Dan: 6: 26-28
[vi] II Thess: 1:4,5 , II Cor: 1:4