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75. Wrestling for a Call
The rain came softly in the night,
Its echoes gentle to my ear.
I hear it falling out of sight,
To form cool pools which seem so near.
Yet in my soul a thirst remains
Which earthly water cannot end.
So on my knees I call God’s name
And pray my Father swiftly send
Me solace in this grievous test,
A trial which has left me weak.
For lacking sight, I can but guess
The outcome of the call I seek.
Not long ago I closed my fast
With gratitude for Spirit’s peace.
Yet answers to the questions asked
Remain unknown. I cannot cease
To wonder at the future years,
Which beckon me to give my life.
Despite my many prayers and tears,
I fear I may remain in strife.
Held captive by my earlier days,
A childish time of selfish youth.
For though I’ve come to seek Christ’s Way,
I’m still so far from His full truth.
I’ve never tried so hard before
To learn God’s will and find my place.
I’ve offered all I’ll have or be,
To see my Father’s smiling face.
So many days I’ve fasted here.
So many prayerful nights I’ve cried.
So many times I felt like there
Were unseen angels near my side.
But even when I gave my all,
I learned it cannot be enough.
It is by mercy I am saved--
By grace, I’ll know my Savior’s touch.
As rain falls out of sight,
I’ll pray again tonight.
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The rain came softly in the night,
Its echoes gentle to my ear.
I hear it falling out of sight,
To form cool pools which seem so near.
Yet in my soul a thirst remains
Which earthly water cannot end.
So on my knees I call God’s name
And pray my Father swiftly send
Me solace in this grievous test,
A trial which has left me weak.
For lacking sight, I can but guess
The outcome of the call I seek.
Not long ago I closed my fast
With gratitude for Spirit’s peace.
Yet answers to the questions asked
Remain unknown. I cannot cease
To wonder at the future years,
Which beckon me to give my life.
Despite my many prayers and tears,
I fear I may remain in strife.
Held captive by my earlier days,
A childish time of selfish youth.
For though I’ve come to seek Christ’s Way,
I’m still so far from His full truth.
I’ve never tried so hard before
To learn God’s will and find my place.
I’ve offered all I’ll have or be,
To see my Father’s smiling face.
So many days I’ve fasted here.
So many prayerful nights I’ve cried.
So many times I felt like there
Were unseen angels near my side.
But even when I gave my all,
I learned it cannot be enough.
It is by mercy I am saved--
By grace, I’ll know my Savior’s touch.
As rain falls out of sight,
I’ll pray again tonight.
(c) www.servingjesuspoetry.com
Unlimited non-commercial usage allowed.