Tides of Life

If all of a sudden
It appeared to you
That every promise I have made
Seems to be untrue

Would you love Me still
And continue to desire My will?

If the tides of life carried you
To such uncertain places
That you felt you were facing things
Not every person faces,

And it seemed the hands of time itself
Were tearing you apart;
Would you still believe in Me
Or would you doubt my heart?

If I were utterly breaking you
And you beheld the dust
Could you turn your face to Me
And say, "Lord, here's my trust"?

Would you know I know it's difficult
For you to understand
And give me time to do the work
Fashioned for my hands?

If you felt consumed in flames
And in weariness grew tired
Would you recognize me
As the All Consuming Fire?

I don't do these things
To hurt or to destroy
But to purify you
And to give eternal joy.

The tides of life may carry you
To places you don't know
But there is nowhere you can be
That I have not first flowed.

Kim DuBose
Written December 1998

I felt impressed upon to share this. I hope it blesses and encourages.