Beautiful Struggle

Long-term suffering – something we all would rather not know

Lying here in complete misery

My mind is trying to clear out this interesting mystery

I am trying to focus on another day

I know now that this ugly struggle can turn around

This road has been traveled before

It is only without a companion that it is hopeless

The heavens have always declared that looking down

And to the side is useless until you look up

At least I have my breathe and you alone are still my God

You are still glorious, wonderful and comfort to this suffering body

I cannot go on any longer on my own strength; I have given up a long time ago.

Now I have the perfect chance to trust in you. Without me there can be only you.

Allow this prodigal son to run home.

I know this day is more than a mere struggle because I have hope in your proven name

May my only desire of this seeking heart be that to stay in your perfect will

Your love in me has set the ugly struggle on fire.

Let others see you in me, surely that’s all the beauty people need to see

This war wages on my body but I am still dwelling in the territory of the prince of peace

I will continue to worship you until this heart runs out of words to lift up

Your spirit moves in me now, I’m in the valley of discourage

But why worry when you carried me this far

In God, I trust, for if you were hope alone you would still make my struggle beautiful.