My Troubled Heart

When Your ways are hidden Lord
and I don’t understand –
It’s hard to trust and worship -
to know You have a plan.
My tears have flowed so freely
as I’ve tossed upon my bed
Grief and anger, faith and doubt
get mixed up in my head.

Yet Lord You promised comfort
To those who weep and mourn
In fact you said the oil of joy
and gladness could be born.
A great exchange is possible
in which I can take part
A garment full of praise to You
for this, my hurting heart.

Oh help me Lord as through my mind
flow many troubled thoughts
I want to know Your peace again
the peace that Jesus brought.
I know You have the answers
They are in your Word for me,
Reveal again Your truth and light
my peace that all may see.

For in this world the people need
to see there is a way
When dark times come the Prince of Peace
can keep them through each day.
That nothing in this changing world
is hid from God above
His comfort will bring strength in need
If they’ll reach for His love.