Joy and Pain

The peace of the rays that are shining,
The hurt of a day gone awry,
Are both of my God’s good designing
To make me sing praise as I sigh.

The beauty of waves that are crashing,
The sorrow that’s breaking my heart,
Are both of his glorious mercy
To change me from inside to out.

The discipline brings with it blessing.
The glory results from the pain.
And if one of these would be missing,
It would be a loss, not a gain.

For God is my Father, my Savior,
My Miracle, Counselor, Friend,
And both joy and pain are His favors.
With Him I will walk till the end.

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Image by Timo Volz