'Troubled'
When I am troubled and lost in deep dispair
I bundle all my troubles up and go to God in prayer.
I tell Him I am heartsick and lost and lonely too
That my mind is deeply burdened and I don't know what to do...
But I know He stilled the tempest and calmed the angry sea
And I humbly ask if in His love, He'll do the same for me.
I had a friend, Marge Nosek, who used to mail me little notes of encouragement. She is with the Lord now and free from all troubles. The other day I came across this 'Troubled' poem she had sent me and wanted to share it with each of you.
We have all felt overwhelmed by troubles in our lives at one time or another. I know Marge struggled with daily pain and loss of vision in the last years of her life. She sought comfort in her memorized verses or in someone reading scripture to her. Prayer was also a key element in her life. The first time I heard of a 'prayer warrior', it was in reference to her.
I don't know what you're personally struggling with.. sickness, heartbreak, lonliness or whatever the case may be...but God does. As the caption says, go to the Rock that is higher. The world often has a deaf ear but He is always listening. 'Oh the struggles that we often bear because we do not take it all to Him in prayer.' The line is always open, He is waiting for your call.
I miss that wonderful prayer warrior. She sent up many prayers for me. The way I know is that she sent me notes and made phone calls. She was a great influence in my prayer life. Thanks for bringing her and her faithfulness to my mind. Love you much! Pam
ReplyDeleteMarge was a dear friend to my mother when she lived with us. I took her to art classes while she was still able to paint. She was indeed a lady to be emulated and an example to be lifted up. Thank you, Angie, for reminding us of this great lady who faithfully served her Lord all the days of her life. I miss her, too, and thank the Lord for her example. And indeed, she loved to have the Scriptures read to her. Sometimes she would quote the verses as they were being read to her.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good reminder of Marge. She was a special person. So are you. Have a great day! Joel
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angie, as I said on Facebook, I think she was like William Willerforce in that she had that, Abiding Eloquence of A Christian Life. We should all strive to be this. Many of you know Philip Crow,who was at Cornerstone when she was and I was in Alaska and not walking in the truth. Phil is now at my church and when he meet me, he said I use to pray for you.
ReplyDeleteIf this isn't testimony to always praying for your loved ones even if it is year after year after year I don't know what is. I often run into people who say to me, Oh your Marge Nosek's son. Always nice to here that from folks. She lives on both in heaven and in the hearts of us down here.