2013/07/31 – Devotional
THERE IS A REASON FOR EVERYTHING
Our Father knows what’s best for us,
So why should we complain-
We always want the sunshine,
But He knows there must be rain-
We love the sound of laughter
And the merriment of cheer,
But our hearts would loose their tenderness
If we never shed a tear…
Our Father tests us often
With suffering and with sorrow,
He tests us, not to punish us,
But to help us meet tomorrow…
For growing trees are strengthened
When they withstand the storm,
And the sharp cut of the chisel
Gives the marble grace and form…
God never hurts us needlessly,
And He never wastes our pain,
For every loss He sends to us
Is followed by rich gain…
And when we count the blessings
That God so freely sent,
We will find no cause for murmuring
And no time to lament
For Our Father loves His children,
And to Him all things are plain,
So He never sends us pleasures,
When the soul’s deep need is pain…
So whenever we are troubled,
And when everything goes wrong,
It is just God working in us
To make our spirit strong.
Helen Steiner Rice
Comforting Poems
From the Salesian Collection
Love it! I will pass the devotional on to others. So many are hurting and this devotional will really make them think of how God is working! God bless…
Wow! This is beautiful and so true – and of course perfect timing for me!
Very good devotional and probably one of my favorites that I’ve read!
Love,
Amanda
I put the devotional on Facebook. Over 20 people responded that they thought the poem was so beautiful! I also gave it to some of my friends and they also loved it! Thanks Mike!