Claudia, over at dVerse Poets Pub, has asked us to write a poem about change for this, the last poetics feature of the year. I had another poem ready, hoping it would fit today’s prompt, but I missed it a bit, so I’m going to share an old one that I think definitely fits the theme. I hope you enjoy it.
Suddenly
Oft’ times our prayers seem to go unanswered
We start thinking, maybe God doesn’t care
We wait, ever patient, stand on our faith
I’ve been known to stand on an ear
No answer comes, we grumble and groan
Quite certain that He doesn’t love us
We try to outguess Him, figure Him out
As He smiles down from high above us
He shakes His head, goes on with His work
Surely chuckles about our impatience
For He’ll not let us down, in spite of our frowns
And complaints about His expedience
In due time, He would tell us, should we but hear
Good things come to those who wait
For the want that you want, if it’s worth the wanting
Is still good whether early or late
He will answer, my friend… have faith in Him
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You will have, and have it abundantly
His blessings will flow, and then you will know
Our God is a God of suddenly
Copyright © 1998 C. Mashburn
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claudia said
Our God is a God of suddenly…ha…i like that…sometimes it seems he is so last minute…but then i know…he isn’t…just in time…smiles
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Claudia!
ordinarylifelessordinary said
The want that you want will come if it’s worth waiting for, I love that sentiment Charles. Have a very happy 2013!
charlesmashburn said
I’m glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by!
Mary said
He definitely answers in his own time in his own way….but answers! Happy New Year to you, Charles.
charlesmashburn said
Yes, He does! Happy New Year to you, too, Mary!
brian miller said
smiles…true…and often they dont come the way we ask, but we do get our answer….and sometimes you have to wait a good bit of time for the suddenly to happen…this i know…
charlesmashburn said
Oh yes, I know it all to well, also, Brian! Happy New Year!
siggiofmaine said
Awesome poem and love the photo…beautiful choice.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Siggi! I’m glad you like it!
ayala said
Like the last line 🙂 Happy New Year to you and yours !
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Ayala! Happy New Year to you, too!
jmdh said
I have wated for things I thought I could not do with out, but after a while I thank God for unanswerd prayers!! Job well done again big guy !
charlesmashburn said
Yep! That’s the other side of that coin! Happy New Year to ya, pard!
Laurie Kolp said
Yes… in HIS time… and it will be better than anything we could have ever imagined.
Happy New Year!
charlesmashburn said
Absolutely! Happy New Year to you, too, Laurie!
Grace said
Sometimes what we want is not really what is good for us ~ Thanks for sharing your reflections Charles ~ Happy New Year to you ~
charlesmashburn said
That is so true! Happy New Year to you, too, Grace!
janehewey said
a God of Suddenly. powerful line, Charles. I can feel your authentic heart shining here.
charlesmashburn said
I’m getting there, Grace! Thanks!
Bodhirose said
Sometimes “unanswered” prayers are the biggest gifts of all…right?
Happy New Year, Charles…my best wishes for your peace and happiness.
Gayle ~
charlesmashburn said
That’s exactly right! Happy New year to you, too, Gayle!
wolfsrosebud said
… and faith a hard thing along with trust… He loves us so and knows it all
charlesmashburn said
That’s what I’m talkin bout! Happy New Year!
Lori McClure (@lorimcspeaks) said
He is not to be figured out. That is certain. But there is peace in knowing He is bigger in every way. If I could figure Him out, that might be even more unsettling 🙂
charlesmashburn said
That’s very true. Thanks for the visit and comment, Lori!
Kelvin S.M. said
..this could be the last minute reflections of the year… thank you for offering this.. happy new year… smiles..
charlesmashburn said
I’m glad you like it. Happy New Year to you, too, Kelvin!
Susan said
What faith! My favorite line: “I’ve been known to stand on an ear.”
Sometimes I am reduced to my knees, but I like it better in the daily prayer of living that sustains me before the knee and ear standing.
charlesmashburn said
The knees will do quite nicely. Thanks, Susan!