Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Beautiful Tragedy


Just knowing that you love me
A new song my heart will sing
Beyond my painful circumstances
I see the blessings you can bring
Forgive me when I doubt you
When I face adversity
Just knowing that you love me
Makes it a beautiful tragedy

If my pain can bring You glory
It's my time to let you shine
Turn these ashes into beauty
You have the power to refine
I will go anywhere
Through anything
The deepest valley I will soar
Embracing every mountain
If it's a chance to know you more

Teach me Your secret of contentment
In the hard times that I face
My grumbling and complaining
Can only bring you mere disgrace
May my life reflect Your triumph
Let it help the world to see
How You changed the trials in my life
Into a beautiful tragedy

Shine your glory thru my life
Willingly I sacrifice
Lay my crowns down at your feet
With Your love I am complete

If my pain can bring You glory
It's my time to let you shine
Turn these ashes into beauty
You have the power to refine
I will go anywhere
Through anything
The deepest valley I will soar
Embracing every mountain
If it's a chance to know you more


Lisa M Gerken
3/09

If we could only embrace our trials (any trial) with the faith that God is wanting to shine like the sun thru us!

2 comments:

  1. You have a beautiful way with words Lisa.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Thank you Morgan....This is one poem that will always have special meaning in my life! I appreciate your kind words.

    ReplyDelete