There's a thundering about me
And I don't know what to do,
Distant rumbling, threatens, railing,
My soul is raw, confused.

Drumming in my heartbeat,
Vibrating here......To there,
Exploding, screaming louder...
Much more than I can bear.

I reach to stop my ears,
My heart, my soul in pain,
Questions screaming through me,
Dark shadows, thudding rain.

Thoughts are swirling o'er me,
Drawing, as they flee,
Confusion, hope, then horror,
Revolving constantly.

I swipe at tears, the blinding,
Gasp......Reach, to plead on high,
"Oh God, speak within the terror,
Save me or I die..."

....And then, the thrashing eases
I see a flash of light,
God's promises assuring
That all will be alright.

I cannot change the outcomes
But, trust, I always can,
Give up the struggle, panic,
The need to understand.

I'll choose to have a child-like faith,
Believe God's in control,
That He cares about the details,
Each moment, His to hold.

I do not need to know just why
Things happen as they do,
But, I can trust He loves me still
And all He plans is good.

Thus, e'er the thunder roaring,
True peace will guard me yet,
Within the love and power of God
My heart will be at rest.

Soft Whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © 2009
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In our lives there comes the grief and
pain, as sure as comes the
storm and rain;
just know The One
who holds the plan:
e'er holds you in His hand.

Peace I leave with you;
My peace I give you.
I do not give to you, as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid.
John 14:27