My friends. this is a little story of a hurting soul.  I'm sure there are many around us.  If we open our eyes we may see what this child is going through - or if I look around, I may see what you are going through.  There is hope and unparalleled love - just listen.

Through the tears of despair,
and of sorrow and care
that were clouding her eyes and her heart,
through the haze of her pain,
or when worry would reign,
a glimmer of hope seemed to start.

A glimmer
now shines in a heart that will see
creation which speaks of God’s great majesty
Cotton soft clouds reach down from the skies -
God’s tissues are wiping this child’s tortured eyes.

And
 if she listens closely, she will hear
what demon forces surely fear.
God’s mighty thunder, clapping hands,
drumbeats at her Lord's command.
Amidst the din,
a flash of fire -
a white-hot spear hurled from on high.
Assurance that her master’s hand 
holds strength and power at His command

And when she looks around she sees

a mother dove amidst the storm,
 steadfast, keeps her babe from harm.
 and wraps strong wings around her child,
protective wall of downy love -
a picture of her God above.

For in this place of wind and rain
protection lives within the pain.
Protecting care for us He planned.
His “love” with mighty outstretched hand.

She knows

although God’s might and majesty
may awful fierce or frightening be.
God gave that dove to show His child.
His tender care, love undefiled. 

Seeing now the world He formed
with love and care, and strength and might,
with beauty, and with awesome light,
there’s healing in the broken soul.

Our creator’s voice has made it whole.
Because these awesome pictures show
what our hearts should always know. 

Our Mighty God is in control!

 

Diane Gruchow Nov 2025