240928 Godly Suffering

 Godly Suffering

Oh, how I am ashamed of me
For I don't suffer silently
Instead, I whine and bellyache
Man's sympathy,  I gladly take

My suffering  - don't tend to hide
Instead, almost a source of pride
My attitude is " woe is me"
Nothing about it is godly

I'm suffering, so understand
When I don't lend a helping hand
Excuse it; thus, live selfishly 
Though others suffer more than me

Of course, when we are suffering 
That should not be a lonely thing
There're times when we all need a hand
Yet, still extend one as we can

Though suffering,  it's no excuse
And self-pity is of no use
For no one makes it through this life
Without loss, sorrow, pain, or strife

Was blessed to love a dear, dear friend
Who suffered godly till the end
No matter what pain she did face
She handled all of it with grace

And though her suffering was great
She smiled and did not hesitate 
To share her faith and praise her King
And pray with others suffering

And even more miraculously 
Though she experienced misery
The teacher in her teaches still
How to suffer, yet do God's will

To never whine or to complain 
Let thankfulness be your refrain
To fellow man, in valleys dark
You can be light - or just a spark

To know that Jesus suffered too
Then, mimic what the Lord did do
For while Christ hung upon the cross
He saw how Mary grieved her loss

So he made sure that John was there
To comfort her and give her care
But, also in his suffering
A thief to heaven, Christ would bring

So that's how godly suffering goes
In midst, still care for least of those
Not simply wait till suffering's through
To do what God's called you to do

To suffer's a cross we all bear
Yet, can endure with godly air 
If we'll just focus outwardly
Worship and serve God endlessly

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