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His Grace is Sufficient

The pain was agonizing, almost more than I could bear,
but Christ said “I’m here with you, your misery to share.”
The circumstances in your life are only outward woes.
The inward nature of your soul can beat the worst of foes.
As with Joseph’s jealous brothers who meant him grievous harm,
Satan constantly is stalking with his beauty, wit and charm.
But God can turn such tragedy into a world of good,
which, with our earthly wisdom, cannot be understood.
The tougher our predicament, the greater the potential
to build up moral fiber that to Christians is essential.
If God doesn’t send a miracle to take away the pain,
perhaps your prayer is answered by the lessons you may gain.
For we know that pain is temporary; heaven is eternal,
and the character developed here is character supernal,
produced through trouble of all sorts, like Jesus suffered here
to toughen up his patience, so that death he need not fear.
“Rejoice,” he said, “in trials.” Focus on his loving care,
his wisdom, power, faithfulness. There’s plenty and to spare.
Ask, “What do you want me to learn?” instead of just “Why me?”
Build muscles of the spirit that all the world can see.
Be a reflector of the Light that leads to heaven above
where we will bask in glory, the essence of his love.

Cora Gail Trent
www.cgtrent.com