A Faithful Heart









God I 'm depressed and you aren't changing my feelings,
but you are  joy.

God I 'm discouraged and you aren't comforting me,
but you are love.

God I'm disillusioned and you aren't explaining anything,
but you are good.

God I am furious that you aren't fixing anyone or anything,
but you are faithful.

God  my heart is hard and cold and I can't feel you,
but you are here.

God says "let there be light" and 
suddenly everything is different



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