Let’s Begin the Praise
God doesn’t always answer
The questions that we ask
Or give an explanation
When He assigns a task,
But this is not a reason
To doubt His loving hand
Or think He’s not controlling
What we don’t understand.
His thoughts are far above us –
We cannot comprehend
The wisdom of His choices
And so our hearts must bend
In humble, grateful worship
That trusts His heart and way
Both when we see His reasons
And when the clouds are grey.
If we will stop and ponder
The things He’s done before,
Some things that were confusing
Are things we’re thankful for.
Just think if we can see that
With finite mind and sight
What marvels will be opened
In heaven’s perfect light!
When God returns no answer
Explaining what He does,
Don’t doubt that prayer’s effective –
We know it is, because
In past days He has answered
Our prayers and still today
He hears and grants petitions
Though sometimes not our way.
His ways are grand and perfect,
His wisdom hung the stars,
He made the way to save us,
And made His blessings ours.
Let’s trust His tender mercies,
His judgments, and His ways –
Someday we’ll understand Him
So let’s begin the praise.
Christina Joy Hommes
