Being Tested

I have a friend who came to me to ask me for advice She was upset, clear to see, when I looked into her eyes She asked that if I thought that God puts us to a test I told her that I think He does, but it’s always for the best She has so much going on, that affects her daily life I needed to say something to alleviate her strife I told her that regardless of how one does on the test They must consider themselves lucky, consider themselves blessed For the test is not a one day thing, but goes on everyday It’s not a test of just one thing, but we’re tested in many ways Fear not results of the test, for the results are in the trying Fear not to put your trust in another, fear not even dying She seemed to understand then, everything I had to share She then gave me a smile, for she was grateful that I cared I told her anytime that she would ever need an ear That she could come to me and to never have a fear For one test God gave me, was to be a friend to her So forever will I be her friend, a tested listener.