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Oft times it is in the periods of deepest strife and
trials within our life, that God is working, bringing
about the greatest change and growth. Raising our
hands and heart in a sacrifice of praise, will lift us
above the fire and pain for a moment, bring peace and
the knowledge that HE is there with us, we will overcome.

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To Be Purified
 

    Many times in my life I have felt all alone
    In rooms full of people, and the quiet of my home
    A deep and desolate feeling, of an empty space inside
    I knew not just what to do, nor could I run and hide


    I stood before my Saviours face, told to Him my fears
    He alone could calm the doubts, give hope through all the years
    I found that no friendhsip, or song of sweetest love
    could fill the void within my soul, only He who is above


    The winds blew strong and fierce at times, no help given me
    There was no soul could calm the storm, no matter how I plead
    Surrounded on each side by friends, a home and comfort bought
    All of that was just in vain, as wholeness within I sought


    I cried and wondered why my God, did not answer me
    He knew how desperate was my plight, I prayed on bended knee,
    It seemed the more I sought His face, yearned for amazing grace,
    it eluded me, seemed far away, he wasn't interested in my case


    Instead of lifting the burden, and placing me where I desired,
    He let my heart get heavier, once I even prayed to expire,
    Please let me die I asked of Him, I cannot bear much more,
    He did not make a path of ease, no matter how I implored


    Made me to know this was His will, and strengthen me He would
    As I walked so weary and tired, it seemed everything I misunderstood
    There was no turning back you see, only forward could I trod
    Always hoping I would see, the loving face of God


    Then one day He lifted, the veil so I could see,
    All along a plan He had, my eyes were blind, I could not see
    If I had not the loneliness and empty space inside
    Never would I have sought His face, and in Him to abide


    Now I know the darkest night, made me strong and tried
    As I went through the fire so hot, and tears abundant I cried,
    Faith was forged in those hard times, and love was purified
    Now I praise my God above, each time a trial comes by


    For only through the times of pain, when I feel hurt and sad
    can I be made of stronger stuff, and with His beauty clad,
    I bow my heart to His perfect will, He knows just what it shall take
    That I may stand in perfect love, in me His image make


    sharon 
     March 19, 2002