Throw-Away Child
The Throw-Away Child
Heaven above shine down on us
We need your light to guide
Our days as we make our way
Through times of testing, times of trial
In hours of need, years of pain
As we witness the Throw-Away Child
Why, oh, God does such a thing
Exist in your world? Why should any
Feel as such; so worthless, never amount to much
As these children do, who know not love
From the very ones who gave them life?
Does it grieve your heart as it does mine?
I know it is so, Lord, certainly it is
That you weep and your heart breaks
As child after child, after precious child
Is abused, neglected, tossed aside.
Not given the chance to grow tall and strong
As the men they should trust cast them out
Please send us where we’re needed
Into those little lives where brokenness
Is achingly commonplace.
Where mothers have not strength to face
Their children who need a safe spot to land
But instead find a deep, dark void where love should be
Give us grace that covers their souls
With care that overflows from the mercy
Which you give to those who ask
Who earnestly seek your face and give you a place
In their heart of hearts and truest spirit
Where nothing can harm us, for You are there
Let us be ever aware of those around us
Who reach out in desperation...in silent screams
In muted pleas for something good, something pure
Anything that will lift them from their tortured state
Their dwelling place of agony and emptiness
Open our eyes and ears to their need
You’ve said we are your hands
You’ve said we are your feet
We must also be your kindness
To everyone we meet
And act as your heart extended
I know that is why we’re here
This day, dear God, let us commit
To finding each and every one who searches
For just one human being who will see them
As lovingly as you see them, Lord
Who will bring relief...if for just awhile
And give hope to the Throw-Away Child
© Donna Golden, 2008
Copyright © Donna Golden | Year Posted 2008
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