I stepped along the road of life
And thanked You for the sun
I turned my head to the warm, gentle breeze
And felt no need to run.

The weather was calm and warm
The breeze just touched my face…
I walked along the level path
And moved with ease and grace.

I bent to pick a flower
And I marveled at Your love
I thanked You for what makes it grow-
For the warm and golden sun.

But as I reached a clearing
I saw clouds begin to roll;
My light and sun had disappeared
Leaving all so dark and dull.

The rain began to fall
And it pelted on my back
The road I could not see
As my world was turning black.

I struggled through the wind
But still I lost the path…
What ever had I done
To deserve Your holy wrath?

The minutes seemed as long as years
And I felt so weary and old…
I prayed with every struggling step
You’d take away the cold.

But even as I wondered
Just how far away You are
I bent against the raging wind
To glimpse a hopeful star…

It glimmered in the drenching rain
And shone despite the grey;
It’s smile peeked right through the leaves
It’s colors bright and gay.

I bent to touch the flower
And the memory returned
Of a sunny, perfect, peaceful day
When for me God was concerned.

And as the rain poured down my face
And the wind blew on my back
I realized that it never was
Your mercy that I lacked.

For even in the worst of storms
Your love grows strong and sure
And reminds me of Your promise
That I’ll be alone no more.

ŠThe Patriot