We’ve shared so much Of life together,…
Feast and famine, Good and bad weather.
Near to each other, Or far apart;
Feeling fulfilled, Or broken in heart.
Confused by the noise And trials of life’s heat,
Or resting and quiet,… Resigned at Christ’s feet.
Sometimes so happy, And sometimes sad;
But most days better Than most have had.
Now together, Now alone;
Through cries of distress, Or muted tone.
Through years of hardship, Days of ease;…
Tears of confusion,… Moments of peace….
We’ve made it through boredom, Misunderstandings and fears;
Uncertainties born of Social pressures and cares.
We’ve made it through fasting, And caring, and trust;
With faith and courage,… And prayer – a must!
Through summer’s heat And winter’s cold,
Our faithful God Has kept us bold.
Now, as I view, In retrospect,
The years through which We’ve stood the test,
It seems the best Of days we’ve had,
Were Made of moments Good and bad.
The bad have taught us Firm to stand,
With trust in God Who holds our hand.
The good have helped us Realise
That, though we may fall, Through grace we may rise!
But the cream of it all – Yes, the best, as we’ve trod –
Has been churned in our humblest Communion with God!
So now, as we continue To pray and share,
To trust God and hope, To support and care;
In want or plenty; Healthy or ill;
Or winning, or losing; In woe or weal;
Throughout life’s journey – Or blithe or dull –
Naked or clad, Hungry or full;
No storm that meets us In life will o’overwhelm;
‘Cause we’ve been there together, With God at the helm!
LORD, You taught us to know Just how needed You are –
On the darkest of nights You’re our one Morning Star!
In our times of turmoil Your voice keeps us calm;…
On our sorest of days, You bring our soul balm.
We’re far richer for the time That You’ve blessed us to share;
And Your grace keeps us growing;.. Each one in Your care.
Penned: September 7, 1987, at 1:45 A.M.
Revised: 2001, 2002, 2018.
Copyright© Dahana Baxter. All rights reserved.
