Did Joseph ever comprehend
What God had planned to do
When he went through painful trials,
How his life God would work through?
Rejected by his brothers when
They had plotted his demise,
Could he see His Father had a plan
As He heard his deep heart cries?
When bound and sent to foreign soil
And his heart cried out in pain,
Could he foresee the blessings then
That his life would soon contain?
When thrown into the dungeon deep
For the right that he had done,
Could he see God was completing
The good work He had begun?
So often when we face dark times
We're blind and can't perceive
Or trace the loving hand of God
From the trials we receive.
Like Joseph we must keep our faith
When we do not understand.
We must sustain a grateful heart
For all that our God has planned
With our patient perseverance
Just like Joseph we will see
How God will create a blessing
From what seems a tragedy.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
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About Me
- LINDA
- I was born in the naval port of Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of a US Navy Master Chief. With the exception of 1 year living in Boston, Mass.,and two years in Hanau, Germany, I have lived in the historic state of Virginia all my life. I now reside in the beautiful Roanoke Valley. Though raised in a Christian home, I was in my early 20’s before making a commitment of my life to Christ. Since then I have spent many years in full-time ministry. I am currently employed as an accountant with a Christian child care center in Roanoke and also serve as the Office Manager and Scheduling Coordinator for singer and songwriter Mary Rice Hopkins who resides in California.
