Isn't it interesting how we have no problem taking the blessings from God - just heap them on! But if there come trials or pain (which is often His work tools to shape our character), we think He's abandoned us or that He's being cruel! And our whole attitude changes… now does that make any sense?? Did God change?
I just read this poem today on a friend's blog (Thx Timothy) and had to repost it. I usually don't post so many poems - as I really like to write and share more original Melodious thoughts. But it seems I've come upon a few powerful poems lately, so I hope they are a blessing! This one is profound…
- Mel
As Long As You Are Glorified
by Mark Altrogge
Shall I take from Your hand Your blessings
Yet not welcome any pain
Shall I thank You for days of sunshine
Yet grumble in days of rain
Shall I love You in times of plenty
Then leave You in days of drought
Shall I trust when I reap a harvest
But when winter winds blow, then doubt
Oh let Your will be done in me
In Your love I will abide
Oh I long for nothing else as long
As You are glorified
Are You good only when I prosper
And true only when I'm filled
Are You King only when I'm carefree
And God only when I'm well
You are good when I'm poor and needy
You are true when I'm parched and dry
You still reign in the deepest valley
You're still God in the darkest night
So quiet my restless heart
Quiet my restless heart
Quiet my restless heart in you
Oh let Your will be done in me
In Your love I will abide
Oh I long for nothing else as long
As You are glorified
3 comments:
Amen! So true. Thanks for posting this poem!
It's actually a great song of worship, from Sovereign Grace Music. If you like the "poem," you will REALLY love the song!
Dear Melody and Hope:
(Love your names, BTW :)
"As Long As You Are Glorified" is actually a wonderful worship song from Sovereign Grace Music.
Here's a youtube link for you to listen to...enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZHfv2ivUrM
God bless,
Phil
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