by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Featured Poems, Poems for Trials
I’ll Carry It Today Dear child, you know I love you, I care about your tears, I want to bear your burdens And calm your doubts and fears. This load that you’ve been wearing Is far too big for you, But I will gladly take it If you’ll just trust me to. I’m...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Poems for Trials
Only for a While The wicked sometimes prosper, But only for a while – Swift judgment is awaiting Their final, careless mile. The godly sometimes suffer, But only for a while – The Lord Himself is waiting To turn it to a smile. So do not be discouraged When...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Poems for Trials
Through Cloud and Storm The clouds may gather overhead And turn life’s skies to gray, The winds may blow and shake the things I thought would always stay. But still the love of Christ my Lord Shines brightly through the rain, His tender kindness and His care...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Poems for Trials
God Loves It When We Trust Him God loves it when we trust Him With simple, childlike faith That doesn’t doubt or worry But rests in loving grace. He loves it when our actions And countenance display A confident assurance That He’ll direct our way. He loves a joyful...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Poems for Trials, Christian Poetry, Poems to Pray
Through the Valley You’ve led me through the valley,Across the wilderness,I saw Your tender mercyAnd felt Your faithfulness. You took me through the furnace,Across the raging sea,And all the way Your goodnessWas holding onto me. The flame, though hot, can’t burn...
by Christina Joy Hommes | Christian Poetry, Poems for Trials
Psalm 23:5 Though troubles hover near me And clouds are overhead, I’m eating at the table My Shepherd’s love has spread. Though countless foes may gather And stormy winds may blow, I’m tasting of the blessings My Father’s children know. Yes,...