This is the second of two poems written recently through my experience of God's extreme kindness and radical faithfulness in times of confusion or pain. I find it so heartening that I wrote a post entitled " I love a God who has surpassed my expectations" last August in a season of great providence. Charlie and I had seen the hand of God so clearly at work in so many areas when I wrote that and it truly was my joy to experience the lavishness of the Father. This poem and the one posted previously whilst initially different looking, express and demonstrate the same characteristics of my wonderful Saviour. I love that during a time of easily being able to see God at work through His physical provision for us my response to Him is the same as when going through trials. Isn't He just so good? So utterly compassionate, overwhelmingly sovereign and comfortingly unchanging? The message of support, love, grace and acceptance in the midst of our suffering and through celebration is demonstrative of a God who is the same yesterday, today and forever and I am more thankful than I can say. Whatever circumstance you find yourself in today, be it happy or sad, celebratory or melancholy there is a God who seeks to draw near to you, who wants to do life by your side. He longs to support you and sustain you, to show you hope and peace for the future and to lift you up out of the mud of this life and set your feet upon a rock. He is incredible, wonderful and life changing. Let Him love you, it will be the best decision you've ever made....
Whilst in the womb You crafted out my frame,
Imagining and shaping You called me by name.
Watchful and tender You've held me from birth,
Through delight and through joy and pain at its worst.
I've wandered and wavered, years spent apart,
But still You've waited and lingered, calling to my heart.
I found You and loved You, freedom now my friend,
Astonished by Your care, life transformed 'til its end.
A sudden understanding becomes enlightening hope,
Lavish peace and favour what my soul has come to know.
Your faithfulness extends, my future now secure,
Certain of the unseen, full of hope for what is sure.
Whatever comes to pass my spirit now at rest,
I will say of the Lord "He's my rock and my fortress."
