I Trust in You - Poem by Gary R. Ferris

Lord Sometimes these trials are hard to take,

And I want them to end so my heart won’t ache.

I don’t know what You’re trying to do,

I only know that I trust in you.
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My road has been long and very hard,

And has left my soul sorely scared.

I know You have a perfect will,

And sometimes I don’t know the deal.
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But my heart is troubled and I don’t know,

Whether to stay or whether to go.

Sometimes I’m too blind to see,

Exactely what’s in store for me.
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In the darkness I lie awake,

And wonder if I’ve made a mistake.

Why these troubles if I may ask,

And what’s ahead in my task.
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Struggles and sorrow I have known,

Is it from the seeds I’ve sown?

Or are You simply guiding me,

To the place where I should be?
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I don’t know which way to go,

From storms I’m tossed to and fro.

I don’t know which way is up,

I’m as scared as a newborn pup.
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What will happen and when will it cease?

When will my soul be back at peace?

Your grace is sufficient everyday,

But for a speedy end I still pray.
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I can not see with Your eyes,

All You do is a surprise.

Your mind and thoughts are not mine,

But I ask that You leave me not behind.
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Show me peace and tenderly guide,

And make me not afraid and want to hide.

I don’t know what You are trying to do,

All I know is that I trust in You.

Written 6-29-06