ALL THINGS

written by Donna (Ensign) Woods

("And we know that all things work together for good

to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.")

Romans 8:28

All things work together for good.

Don't let the trials of life be misunderstood.

A baby dies while still in the womb

Or a young child dies much too soon.

Empty arms and a Mama cries

As hope for tomorrow dies.

.....but, that child is nestled in angel wings

Cradled and rocked as Heaven sings.....

If they had lived and walked and breathed

In God they may have never believed....

Choices may have led them away

To eternal Hell on judgment day

.....Perhaps God saved them....by taking them away

So forever with Him, they would stay.

Cancer attacks young and old, rich and poor.

It randomly enters many a door.

In fear and disbelief, we tremble and cry

We cling to God....and ask, "Why?"

....."We cling to God"....that's the key

Using even cancer to bless you and me.

When suffering is ushered in....

So too is joy from Him.

A child lays in a hospital bed

And a father falls to his knees...and bows his head.

In desperation, a Daddy will go

To a God he's never taken time to know.

His very first trip to the cross

And he is lead and not lost.

A child's illness has blessed and saved him

.....Now all in Christ will win.

A flat tire on the interstate

Nerves on edge because you're running late.

....But perhaps...God is using this delay

To keep you out of harm's way.

Tho many trials we don't understand

God is orchestrating and perfectly planned.

There's a "Heavenly reason", we can be assured

For every delay, hardship or illness endured.

Doors close on hopes and dreams

......Not always the tragedy it seems

God has a greater joy in store

If you'll just walk throguh a new door.

....For which He has given you the key

You'll be blessed....It's His guarantee.

Feel His nudge and move along

To write new chapters and sing His song.

We are often used by the Potter's hand

For His purpose....glorious and grand.

Life is not always fair

But Christ promised, our burdens to bear

....So "All things work together for good"

According to God's plan, just as they should.