WHEN SUFFERING COMES

When suffering comes
Grant me the grace, Lord
To accept it with the joy
That comes from recognising an opportunity to grow

To become closer to you
To become more like you
To be intimate with you

When suffering comes
Grant me the wisdom, Lord
To accept your teaching
And the opportunity to learn
To trust you even more to work out everything for the good

When suffering comes
Grant me the strength, Lord
To shine in the midst of darkness
To find peace in the midst of trouble
That others will wonder where my strength comes from

When suffering comes
Grant me the humility, Lord
To allow you to mould me
To achieve the full potential that you created me for

Made in your image
Refined by suffering
To show love and compassion
To those from whom my suffering comes

Andrea Mill