Candace's Psalm

     Several months ago, I wrote somewhat of a poem. The other day, I found it in my journal. As I reread it, I thought, "This isn't finished!" So in that moment, I penned the latter half. I never thought of a title before. I simple called it Untitled. Now, I think Candace's Psalm fits it well. That is what it is. A psalm---a prayer, a cry, and praise to God. A psalm straight from my heart.

Candace's Psalm:

Hopes so high

Starting to be fulfilled.

Completely unbelievable

Oh, such a thrill!

Suddenly, dreams shattered

Hurt so deep

Doesn't make sense

What's the purpose in this?

All I can gather, 

All I can find,

Is that You, Oh Lord, 

Have a mysterious mind.

Your ways are perfect, 

Though they don't make sense.

All I can do is cling 

To Your hands.

You are drawing me closer,

You are doing a work!

I love You,I trust You, 

But not nearly enough!

So have Your way in my hopes,

Have Your way in my dreams,

Have Your way in my sorrows,

Have Your way in my pains.

I give them to You,

You alone know what to do!

Please make something beautiful

Out of this mess.

For so long I've held on to

Your promises.

Now I trust You enough

To give it all up.

I know You have a plan

And purpose in this.

Though I can't see it, 

You know what it is!

I don't know how,

And I don't know when.

But I will live passionately

Until then!

This story is Yours,

It has been from the start.

I can't wait to see

The ending You have planned!

Do as You will,

Do as You want.

In the meantime, please stay

Near to my heart!