In Grief And Joy

 

The day was filled with tears and grace,
A little bit of both.
It has been said it’s in struggle
That we tend to find growth.
 
I guess some days I grow a lot,
On days such as today,
But please know I’m grateful for grace
When You send it my way.
 
I know that You suffered in life
That we might live again,
So I should expect my share of
The sufferings of man.
 
I could not bear the pain You knew,
And You’ve not asked me to.
Yet, even when grief weighs me down,
I hope to love like You.
 
To stand up under the sorrow,
And offer grace to all
Who walk the path that I am on,
Lift them up when they fall.
 
Still, I am most grateful to find
As day comes to its end,
That I have counted more blessings
Than heartbreaks I can’t mend.
 
I rest tonight in joy and grief,
And lift my praise to You
For holding tightly those who grieve,
And those who know joy, too.
 
Galatians 6:9-10
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.