God's Tree of Hope

 

God’s Tree of Hope  

 

I think that if I else could be

I would be a faithful tree.

That doesn't lean and doesn't sway

While reaching knobby arms to pray

A tree that doesn’t question why

And won’t let go and just won’t die

Obedient to God’s call each day

To stand up strong and show the way

 

A tree that gnarled and twisted grows

Surviving life’s rain and storms and woes

Season after season, unyielding and robust

Quiet striving, blessed with quiet trust

 

A tree that clings to slippery slope

And reaches up to God with hope

A symbol of faith in things unseen

And just what God’s promise means

 

When I thought I couldn’t stand

God held my branches in His hand

So that If I by single root could hold

Would inspire others to be as bold

 

We all can cling fast to God’s Word

 With confidence in our Savior Lord

To live life with joy and not just cope

And season all we do with hope

 

Judee Stapp

May 11, 2013