I felt the storm winds as they penetrated
My very soul last night
When I got news of my dear loved one
Who had been using drugs again
I felt such grief and fright
In the midst of the tears and pain
I did not notice that still there is
Hope and much to gain
The tears flowed without hesitation
As I choked on my words to my son
There was no need to remind him
Of what all he had done
His heart broke too for I saw his lips
Tremble as I told him how I did feel
It was as if this all was just
A nightmare-it could not be real!
Then after I lay awake all night in pain
Restless and feelings low
I began to pray for unto God
I knew I could go
Today when I awakened letters
Had poured in, of prayers that had
Been said for my son and I;
Some of them brought joy
Even through tears I did cry
Joy came in the midst of the storm
For I know Jesus will lead my son back
He will protect him from all evil and harm
The winds did blow and how
My heart did get wounded and sting,
But now it is a new song that I sing!
Jesus has heard the prayers
He will handle this mountain
For I know he truly cares
He reminded me if I have the faith
Of a tiny mustard seed
I could move mountains
Out of the way,
So Lord I give you this mountain
As I act out of faith today
©2004 Becky LaPrarie
~My Heartfelt Thanks to Becky
for granting me permission to use her beautiful poem!
