A bend in the road

The bend in the road

When we feel we have nothing left to give

And we are sure that the song has ended,

When our day seems over and the shadows fall

And the darkness of night has descended,

Where can we go to find the strength

To valiantly keep on trying?

Where can we find the hand that will dry

The tears that the heart is crying?

There's but one place to go and that is to God,

And dropping all pretence and pride,

We can pour out our problems without restraint

And gain strength with Him at our side.

And together we stand at life's cross roads

And view what we think is the end,

But God has a much bigger vision,

And He tells us it's only a bend.

For the road goes on and is smoother,

And the pause in the song is a rest,

And the part that's unsung and unfinished

Is the sweetest and richest and best.

So rest and relax and grow stronger

Let go and let God share your load.

Your work is not finished or ended

You've just come to a bend in the road.

ADVERSITY CAN DISTRESS US

OR BLESS US

The way we use adversity is strictly our own choice,

For in God's Hands adversity can make the heart rejoice -

For everything God sends to us,

no matter in what form,

Is sent with plan and purpose for by the fierceness of a storm

The atmosphere is changed and cleared and the earth is washed and clean

And the "high winds of adversity" can make restless souls serene -

And while it's very difficult for mankind to understand God's intentions

and His purpose and the workings of His Hand,

If we observe the miracles that happen every day

We cannot help but be convinced that in His wondrous way

God makes what seemed unbearable and painful and distressing,

Easily acceptable when we view it as a blessing.

By: Helen Steiner Rice