A Letter To God

I wrote a letter to God and I had to ask why,
He allowed so much suffering and little people had to die?
One’s that had never caused trouble or done anybody harm,
Taken before they experienced life, plucked from their mothers arms.

He said answer me this, why did my son have to suffer and die?
Nailed to that cross I couldn’t even watch, all I could do was turn my head and cry!
What trouble did He cause, what harm did He do?
And all for what, He did it for you.

He said you couldn’t comprehend all the things that daily take place,
And all I ask is your trust till we meet face to face.
He said all things have a reason and someday you will know,
But you must trust in my word so your faith will blossom and grow.

I said Lord please forgive me if I sounded out of line,
It seems like all we ever do is complain, ask for mercy, or whine.
I know that you are busy so I guess I will close,
Thank You for listening and my love I enclose.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 3/27/2009 9:32:00 AM
Wow! This is truly an inspirational piece. Brought tears to my eyes. We too often focus on our trouble and forget to thank god for all He has sacrificed for us. Blessings to you for sharing this wonderful poem with us. Thank you for your comments on my haiku. Keep up the good writing. Karen
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Date: 3/23/2009 5:34:00 PM
Sometimes we wonder why. We are human in all our faults. This was an excellent poem, a write we can all relate to. God Bless, Ron. Vince
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Date: 3/23/2009 5:25:00 PM
Very lovely & beautiful write for there is alot we don't understand, question in life. I agree with diane things will be revealed in time.
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Date: 3/23/2009 4:29:00 AM
a beautiful write, there are somethings we dont understanf but if we Hold on to God all thing will be reveald in his time, a lot of babies have been lost in my family my mum, my sisters even my two olders sons girlfriends had misscaraiges but unfortunatly theese things happen and our suffering can be nothing compaierd to what our Lord went through for us, I love this poem so full of truth. God bless you from diane
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Date: 3/23/2009 2:58:00 AM
I think it's okay to ask why sometimes. In with our wee little minds and realites its hard to reaize the ways of God. After all we are but dirt. Like your poem its good sometimes to take a step back and try to see the whole picture once again. It's not all about us.
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Date: 3/23/2009 2:14:00 AM
Hi Ronald I like this letter.Jesus understands all our pains and hurts. Even though we go through so many difficulties we can be assured He is going through them with us. Like you said "There is a reason for all things" God bless Leon
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Date: 3/22/2009 9:31:00 PM
Fate helps those who help themselves. Aint no help in pity or letters.
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