My God Has Not Failed

My God has not failed, though the world says He has
My God has not failed, though through flames I must pass
Though grief fills my heart, I do not have despair
My Savior still loves me and hears every prayer

My God has not failed, though mere men taunt and laugh
My God has not failed on this difficult path
His Word never said I would not suffer pain
But simply that He also suffered the same

My God has not failed, though my loved one is gone
My God has not failed—He has done me no wrong
My loved one is now like a seed in the ground
Yet out of His death fruit and life shall abound

My God has not failed—He still reigns in the skies
My God has not failed, for He gives me His eyes
To see that this pain has a good end one day
To see all the blessings He leaves on my way

My God has not failed—He is still by my side
My God has not failed, neither left me nor lied
I say to these young ones, “This God is our God.
Since He is our guide, over death we have trod.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Alexis Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This poem is written in memory of Marilou McCully and the four other widows who all found God’s special strength and peace following the martyrdom of their husbands in Ecuador in January 1956—Ed McCully, Jim Elliot, Peter Fleming, Roger Youderian, and Nate Saint. May we all be blessed with such a faithful and Godly perspective when face with grief. -Faith
Fleming Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Beautifully framed - a marvellous tribute! Admire your sincerity. :) john
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace