Only In Christ: A Poem
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Only In Christ, My Poem About Living Through A Death
It has been a sort of therapy to use HP through the end of this past year to distract me from what was happening in daily life.
It is still difficult to believe, but we have seen four deaths in the last two months of this past year, two of which were close family members.
My writing or comments throughout this time do not reflect that fact because I needed to use HubPages as an egress during long waiting times--a retreat, a place to go to when I could not leave, so to speak. It was helpful to focus on something that was not directly related to the circumstances in the weeks leading up to the losses.
As a Believer, I praise God for experiences with His power to help during each heartbreaking situation. I may be able to write about some of the details one day, but for now it is enough to focus on His faithfulness to His Word in times of need.
The Poem
This poem comes from a long series of circumstances that are too personal to share much of at this point. What I can say is that books ranging from The Mystery of Providence by John Flavel to Jerry Bridges’ Trusting God When Life Hurts are well worth reading ahead of difficult days.
Teacher and author D. A. Carson points out that Believers do sometimes have honest questions. There are mysteries that God has not revealed to us, yet He loves us enough to gently teach us what we need if we go to Him with a humble heart.
I share this poem particularly for other Believers who may be bearing the loss of a loved one who is now in Heaven. A Believer’s grief is a mystery even to ourselves, for we really do not grieve as those who have no hope. Our current loss is, nevertheless, a sad experience.
Making God’s Word our food and drink, focusing on what He offers us through prayer during dark days, trusting Him to help us go step by step all work together to make the Believer’s journey through grief remarkable. As meager as my work is for the topic, I share it here.
Only In Christ
Our hearts are frost,
The pain is fierce.
Severe and strong,
Questions accost.
This wound, this loss,
This sting of death--
Assuaged by none,
Except the Cross.
Look! There is peace!
Mercy is ours!
In Christ alone,
Life does not cease.
Our faith increases,
Fixed on His Word--
His Living Word!
He bids us feast!
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Your poem is from the heart!I am so sorry to hear of your four losses. In time you may find closure in writing about these sad times. Psalms has kind words to comfort which you may enjoy reading.
May your day bring joy!
Beautiful hub, timely message of hope for so many in the sharing of your pain. You are a great writer in addition to being authentic in your life and faith! Thank you! Up, beautiful interesting awesome and following!
Rtalloni, I'm so sorry about all your losses. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. Life here on earth never makes sense. I remember reading Phillip Yancy's book "When God Weeps" and it reminded me that Christ doesn't want us to hurt but because of the fall of man He cries and hurts when He sees us in pain. Inspiring poem. Thanks for sharing!
I can't imagine all that you have gone through, but I can relate to where you coming from. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful words. I voted up.
You are right, god alone can be our anchor in our troubled days, RTalloni and it was nice and moving to read your hub.
calico Stark:
Thank you kindly, both for stopping in and for sharing your comments.
LadyLyell:
Thank you very much for your visit and kind words.
SimpleGiftsofLove:
Thank you so much for your encouraging and kind input.
kelleyward:
Thank you kindly. We live in a fallen world and sometimes people think that Believers should somehow be immune to its effects. Nothing could be farther from the truth. We have so much to be thankful for in the gift of God's Word to us throughout all the seasons of life in this world. So appreciate that you stopped by and shared your input.
Great message of truth. Thanks for sharing with others.
mathira:
Thank you so much for visiting this hub and for sharing your comments.
kunynghame:
Thank you for coming by with your comment.
I am so sorry to hear of your losses, grief is so hard to bear. Thank you for sharing the beautiful message in your poem, it will bring much hope to others.
I send you my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time, best wishes MM
Excellent... the heart speaks to many and you have shown us...
Blessings
Lovely. IN Christ, there is hope and life does not cease as you pointed out. Take care and may Christ be your song in the night.
Movie Master:
Thank you very much for your kindness. Thank you also for reading the poem and letting me hear from you on it.
The pain of loss is always hard but for those who know what the future holds we can rejoice... Our prayers are with you.
Blessings and Hugs
anglnwu:
Thank you--it is always very good to hear from you.
Rolly A Chabot:
Thank you kindly. I'm thankful you found the poem to be a blessing.
Rolly A Chabot:
We have so much to be thankful for in the truths of His Word! Thank you for your kind comments.
I am so sorry for your multiple losses. They are hard to bear even when we are Christians and know that our eventual hope is elsewhere. Powerful poem. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.
phdast7:
Thank you for your kindness in coming by and in your comments.
I was teaching this scripture to a small group at home yesterday and a lady with a special kid asked me how is it possible to give thanks in all circumstances? That is faith I answered, Faith that you trust in Him no matter what happens. He is Good! His Word sets us free from all pain, fear and sadness.
Beautiful poem and faith that needs to be emulated.
sofs:
What a big question the lady asked you! And your answer is true, it is faith, yet how difficult it is to believe that He is working goodness in some of the situations His people must face. That's where prayerful study of the whole counsel of His Word comes in. How He can allow some of the circumstances that come into Believer's lives seems to make a mockery of faith, yet it is the peace and even joy in our trust of the whole counsel of His Word that confounds people who do not have the kind of relationship with God that is rooted in faith. I praise God with you that He will strengthen this lady's faith as she comes to know His Word better through your ministry. The work is His, and I pray with you for it to have rich fruit in her heart and mind and life.
Thank you for your kind comments on the poem.
A Beautiful poem and very Touching. I am deeply sorry for all your losses. May God Bless you and be with you now and Always. Take care my Friend, Kamalesh
Kamalesh050:
Thank you for reading this hub and for your kind comments.
Beautiful poem; very moving. So sorry for your losses.
mary615:
Thank you, both for coming by and for your kind comments.
This is really beautiful...sorry for your losses. There aren't enough poems about our Lord these days...
John
John Sarkis:
Thank you kindly.
You might be interested in "Mountain Breezes" linked above the comments section in this hub.
Appreciate that you visited and commented.
Thank you for this poem. I do under stand loss and pain, and hope more read this. It is very good.
Michele Travis:
Thank you kindly for your visit and comment.
calico Stark Level 4 Commenter 4 months ago
I lost my husband in 2003. Though I am remarried the pain still exists. I can totally relate to this emotional hearfelt piece of written art. Thank you so much for sharing it.