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I Know Not Why

I know not why this path I’m on
perplexes so before the dawn.

But treading forth, one truth is known -
that God sits firmly on the throne.

For in his great and wise design,
how well He knows this pain of mine;

that searing grief of bitter loss -
for Christ, His Son died on the cross.

We know all things he’ll work toward
the good of those who love the Lord -

the very ones he calls his own,
who worship him upon his throne.

Copyright © John Watt | Year Posted 2020

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JCB Brul Date: 7/12/2020 1:05:00 AM Very enlightening piece dear poet John. The spiritual taste of this poem will linger forever. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/12/2020 2:31:00 AM Bless you for your kind words, my friend. Bless you on your journey ~ John

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/6/2020 4:28:00 PM You told me you did this quickly? Well, I am very impressed. It's wonderful, John. and Congrats on the win. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 6/10/2020 10:52:00 AM Thank you, my dear friend. Your words encourage more than you can know ~ John

Heidi Sands Date: 5/6/2020 7:13:00 AM Beautifully written and a FAV for me. Congratulations John :) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/6/2020 2:58:00 PM Heidi, I'm touched by your fav and kind words. Thank you very much. As I mentioned in another reply, I wrote this for a friend whose husband had just taken his life. No words ever seem sufficient for such a shock, but we share a common faith in God, and thankfully, these words were a comfort to her. ~ John

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/5/2020 11:25:00 PM Very faithful and heartfelt write - best wishes and congrats for your win in Dear Heart's contest, John - I hope you and yours are staying safe and sound. Blessings and keep up the great writing, My Friend! :o) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/6/2020 12:01:00 AM I'm grateful for all the kind words, congrats, and good wishes, my friend. You keep writing as well.

CayCay Jennings Date: 5/5/2020 8:20:00 PM Beautifully written. A poetically divine poem that touches me with feel and impresses me with talent. Amen and amen ... CayCay Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/5/2020 9:15:00 PM CayCay, your comments are always so lovely and uplifting. Thank you, my friend. Hugs ~ John

Constance La France Date: 5/5/2020 7:16:00 PM John, wonderful write, and congratulations on your win in my contest. Your faith is shining bright _Constance Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/5/2020 9:15:00 PM Thank you, Constance for your affirmation and congrats, and for again sponsoring such a lovely contest. Hugs ~ John

Timothy Hicks Date: 5/5/2020 6:01:00 PM Your pen flows well in the spiritual theme ... probably due to sincerity, that's where most poets excel, I find. That path you're on need not be so fearful if you know the one who is with you, to guide you, and to care for you. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/5/2020 9:12:00 PM Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, Timothy. These words were originally written to console a friend whose husband had just taken his own life.

Sam Kauffman Date: 5/4/2020 10:09:00 PM Vibrant poem of faith in poetic expression, John. God does work all things for the good that He started in us. Congratulations! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/4/2020 11:08:00 PM Thank you, Sam. Always appreciate you and your thoughtful words ~ John

Michelle Faulkner Date: 5/4/2020 9:55:00 PM Very moving poem on your faith, congratulations on your win in the contest, John! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/4/2020 11:07:00 PM Always grateful for your kind and generous comments, Michelle ~ John

Eve Roper Date: 5/4/2020 11:28:00 AM Congratulations on your inspirational verse win in Dear Heart’s contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/4/2020 5:45:00 PM Thank you my friend. I really liked your poem for the couplet contest. Still imagining lying down under a tree as the leaves fall on me. Hope your day is blessed ~ John

Beautiful Scars Date: 5/4/2020 11:06:00 AM wow awesome, really! I love this. There's no throne like our Lord's, well done. Stay safe and be blessed :) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/4/2020 5:43:00 PM It's great to see your colorful butterfly flitting about again! Thanks for the kind words. Safety and blessings to you as well Laura ~ John

John Hamilton Date: 5/4/2020 10:31:00 AM An excellent entry, should do well, Constance does appreciate spiritual writes, enjoyed very much! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/4/2020 10:39:00 AM John, thank you for stopping by with your encouraging words. Blessings ~ John