HIDDEN GRIEF

Lonely the valley where sorrows reside
Emptiness lingers with darkness inside
Light that once shone from the heaven's above
Leave only phantoms once flowing with love.

Where is the joy that once brightened my day
Who is the thief that has painted life gray?
Silence and sadness have torn it apart          
No one can fathom the grief in my heart!

Distractions in time are so often a pain
Vacations and parties are transient and vain
The promise is given and vict'ry is won
When faith reaches up to the God three in One.

Jesus has borne all our grief and its loss
There is no burden His love cannot cross
Take up His yoke that is easy to bare
Resting in Him will remove all your care.
B. Pent

A LONGING FULFILLED

In a world of noise and clamor
From the voices that distract
Comes a quiet desperation
To find peace that really lasts!

War and violence, death and sorrow
Broken dreams and aching hearts
Little hope for our tomorrow
In a world all torn apart.

Feeling lonely midst this madness
Thinking stuff will gratify
Longing for a joy and gladness
That can truly satisfy?

Jesus offers Living Water
That will quench your thirst each day
Call in faith, receive His promise
Fully trust Him and obey.
B. Pent