QUESTIONS OF THE MIND

Questions often plague the mind
Babies born completely blind
Accidents that kill a teen
Tragedies around unseen!

Life and death bring joy and pain
Everything at times seems vain
Money earned for things that rust
Soon to see them turn to dust!

Scripture calls it meaningless
Trying to hide from loneliness
Christ alone can fill the heart
When He's Lord of every part.

God provides for every need
When through prayer we intercede
Worship flows in joyful praise
When we seek Him all our days.
B.Pent

STORM-FILLED DAYS

Stormy clouds of doubt engulf me
Threat'ning fears disturb my rest
This frail vessel will not make it
Trying hard to do my best!

Loneliness is my companion
No one seems to understand
Even friends show disappointment 
When I fail to take their hand.

Death has left me tears and sorrow
Only echoes can be heard
For the touch that once embraced me
Has flown skyward like a bird!

Is there balm for wounded soldier's
That can mend a troubled heart
Can the Great Physician heal me
So I do not fall apart?

Joy breaks forth in glad surrender
Jesus walks amidst the storm!
Gently He will bear your burden
Trust Him now, no longer mourn.
B. Pent

FEELING DISAPPOINTMENT

There are times in life we carry
Disappointments and distress
And we try to find its meaning
During days of loneliness.

When a pledge for life together
Finds loves dream walk out the door
Bitter anguish knows no measure
As in death, life is no more.

If your dearest friend has failed you
And its tearing you apart
Or you feel you've been forsaken
There's one Friend that won't depart.

You are not alone this journey
These sharp thorns that mark your path
Are like those He bore on Calvary
To prepare you for life's task.

So when disappointments tempt you
To give way to bitterness
Look to Christ the source of comfort
He'll bring joy and happiness.
--B. Pent

FEELING LOST

There are times life has no meaning
Like a ship that's tempest tossed
Without sail or sturdy rudder
In the darkness can be lost.

What seemed once a sunny future
With a vision bright and clear
Suddenly turns to disappointment
Leading down the path of fear.

Broken dreams can break the spirit
When all hope seems torn away
And the soul cries out in anguish
For some light along the way.

Then a voice speaks through the darkness
As the Captain calms the storm
Bringing back the broken vessel
Till she lands safe on the shore.

Now I find when trouble threatens
To destroy my trust in Him
I just call out to my Captain
To control my life within.
--B. Pent

LIFE'S STORMS

Does the cross that you carry
Seem too heavy to bear
Is the road far too narrow
You are called on to share?

Is there sickness or sorrow
That has knocked at your door
Or have friends disappointed
And are caring no more?

Life has its moments of pain
Robbing the heart of its rest
Storm clouds may threaten the calm
Keeping from doing your best.

Jesus walks into life's storm
He will not turn you away.
Reach for the peace that He gives.
You will find calm for the day!
--B. Pent