Blessings Are Here

My heart cannot believe the amount of grace that has been given to me

The joy that bubbles up inside

The blessings that overflow

The peace that helps me take it all in nice and slow

As I sit in my room I am reminded

of all the things I have and the people who love me as I love them

I have clothing in my closet, jewelry and makeup on my dresser

I have running water and food in my kitchen

I have heat and blankets and a bed

I have a place I can call my own, my sanctuary, a place to lay my head

I am studying to get my masters degree as a young woman at a seminary

Things could be much different if I was born at a different time

I can drive, vote, be a leader and do the things I want to do

There are still problems now, but I do not see them as much

I am so busy with reading, studying, living and such

As a counselor, I want to help those hurting souls

Who have no where to turn and no one to talk to

People who are afraid they are crazy and are unsure where to go

Looking to hear someone say, you are not alone

A safe place with love and acceptance

With hope for those of God's children and care for those

Who are dealt a hand in life that is not fair

Sometimes it is their own doing and sometimes it is not,

But in this fallen world, we have to deal with what is our lot

It is not easy, it can take a lot of time

It is hard to know where to start or how to get there

But it is a process that is done together, it is shared

The counselor and the client working towards a goal

To help with the pain and bringing healing to their soul

I am honored to help the people who come to see me

I am blessed beyond belief to have what I do

Although I have had hardships and losses, I have seen a few

There is good in my life that I want to share

With God as my Savior, I have riches that with nothing else can they ever compare

So I am a woman trying to figure out this thing called living

With bruises, hurts, joy and love

With everything in me, I am called to giving

Giving my heart, my care, my knowledge I've learned

That none of the grace or blessings I've received could ever be earned

My God gives graciously to those who follow Him

We may not get what we want or ask for

But He is the one who knows what is best

In this promise, I can surely rest

I may not know why things happen the way they do

Why people die, sickness is rampant and people are hurt

Why people are homeless and hungry, and they don't have so much as a shirt

God, this life is unfair for in Eden we no longer exist

All I can do is trust and know that He is in our midst