Monday, January 27, 2025

When Faith Wrestles





A Poem Inspired by Job 8–10




O Lord, my heart is burdened low,

With questions I can’t seem to know.

Like Job, I cry in dark despair,

Yet wonder—are You truly there?


My friends declare that pain must mean

Some hidden sin still lurks unseen.

But, Lord, I’ve searched—I’ve tried to find

A fault that justifies my mind.


They speak of justice, firm and cold,

Of cause and consequence foretold.

Yet mercy, Lord, I long to see—

Does suffering mean You’re far from me?


I look upon the vast night sky,

The stars, Orion soaring high.

You stretch the heavens, rule the waves,

And yet—my soul still longs to crave.


I am but dust, and You are wise,

Yet, through my tears, I lift my eyes.

I plead for one to take my place,

To stand for me before Your face.


A Mediator, strong and true,

Who knows my pain and suffers too.

One hand in heaven, one in dust,

Who speaks for me in love and trust.


And so, I wait—though night is long,

Though silence drowns my pleading song.

I do not see, yet I will stand,

For nothing slips from Your great hand.


For nothing’s lost beyond Your sight,

And even sorrow births new light.

O Lord, my God, when all seems vain,

Still You will weave my loss for gain.


I wrestle, yes, but still I pray—

For dawn will break, and come what may,

My God, my King, in You I trust,

Redeemer, wise and ever just.





Soli Deo Gloria

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