Wednesday, October 23, 2013

This was written for my aunt and uncle who received a phone call in September that has forever changed their lives.  It is a privaledge to bear this burden with then.  All my love - Robin


The Unimaginable

Just one phone call snatches your breath away

The words don’t make sense and the walls close in

You hit your knees to pray but what do you say?

To the God who gives…and takes away

Instead, your heart groans and pleads on your behalf

You never thought this could happen to you

You will never be the same

 

Time stands still as the news sinks in

Just  breathing becomes a struggle

Knowing the worst has already happened

You hold tightly to the roller coaster of hope

Once again you say AMEN but it doesn’t stop the pain

You never thought this could happen to you

You will never be the same

 

It feels like you’re watching from the outside

You can’t think beyond today

As you wipe your tears away

Waiting for God to step in and save the day

 “He won’t give you more than you can bear” is something you used to say

Now you know it couldn’t be further from the truth

You never thought this could happen to you

You will never be the same

 

Another sunrise, another sunset…the days wash over you

Heaven meets earth as God’s abundant love consumes you

His grace and mercy crash around you

His faithfulness comes new every morning

Your weakness becomes a platform for His strength

You never thought this could happen to you

You will never be the same

 

Everyone has a story to tell

This isn’t the road you planned

But one thing remains:

God’s love never fails

It never gives up

It never runs out on you

This is happening to you

You are forever changed

 

We are all just one phone call from being on our knees…

 10-22-13 RQB

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