A Greater Yes

Submitted by Wings of Eternity on Sat, 04/08/2017 - 22:36

I am empty and torn,
sad and forlorn,
I do not understand why.

I should be happy for you,
with all you’ve been through,
so why is it so hard to try?

I thought I’d be there,
to help and to care,
not miles from your side.

I thought God was clear,
and my intentions sincere,
but I almost feel like He lied.

I know it’s not true,
cause that’s not what You do,
and there’s always a purpose and plan.

But at times I don’t know,
if I am to go,
or remain here where I stand.

I know You are You,
and Your promises true,
Your plan is always to bless.

May Your hope I receive,
as You help me believe,
You’re sending a greater yes.

"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." -Romans 5:3-5

Author's age when written
28
Genre
Notes

Hello my fellow APers! I am still alive yay! Life has been incredibly insane, but I wrote this today and wanted to post it. I have been praying and interceding for a certain person for a little while now. I felt God tell me I would have the opportunity to minister to this person and show God's love, life, and light to them. This has been confirmed over and over for me in various ways including Bible verses, devotion readings, even things strangers and friends have said in passing. Today however, I found out this person is likely leaving the only place I ever get to see them because they were given a better opportunity. We have no contact outside of this place, and no good way to establish contact. I don't even know if I will ever get to see this person again. I am feeling a whirlwind of emotions right now, including disappointment, confusion, and doubt. I am not so sure what God has planned now, hence the poem to sort out some feelings. I wanted to put it up before I edited it or decided not to post it at all. I think sometimes it is good to show that we can still feel so many conflicting emotions, including doubt, but still ultimately confirm our trust in God despite how we feel.

Comments

...and man, have I been bad about keeping in touch.

This is beautiful, dear. Relatable, too.

One small cristique: I would drop the "are" in the second line of the second to last verse. I think it flows a little better like this;
"I know You are You,
and Your promises true,
Your plan is always to bless."

May Your hope I receive,
as You help me believe,
You’re sending a greater yes.

I love this. I'm so glad you decided to share it.

I don’t thrive off of chaos: chaos thrives off of me.

Thank you so much Damari! I have certainly missed you too dear! I apologize for not keeping in better touch too!

Thank you so much for the critique! You are absolutely right about the rhythm being thrown off by that extra "are". I edited it to exclude that. I suppose that is what I get for not editing my work haha! Thank you for pointing that out dear! I am so glad you enjoyed this poem too! I am happy I made the decision to share it :)

Blessings to you!

"Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity." 1 Timothy 4:12

Love this! The triple form was lovely. And on the sentiment, of trusting God in the midst of all these emotions, I think that echoes several of the Psalms.

Thanks so much Hannah for your lovely comment! I am so thrilled that you enjoyed this piece! I am so honored that you feel this echoes the Psalms, for I do love them dearly! I think they are so universally loved because they are so "real". That is what I wanted this poem to be about. Real feelings, real issues, and still trusting God when you are feeling doubt. Blessings to you!

"Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity." 1 Timothy 4:12