AS SILVER IS REFINED
Afflictions are often painful and difficult to bear;
Pain causes us to be weary with worries and cares.
Harsh experiences can cause people to doubt;
God seems to be hidden by a thick dark cloud.
The problems in life may be described as a hunter’s net;
People are seen as prey and life can be fearful and sad.
Wicked enemies tread underfoot those who are weak;
The mercy of the Lord God is what the humble seek.
But afflictions need not be feared so terribly;
Faith enables us to hope in the Lord greatly.
God may allow painful trials to be experienced;
The challenge is to discover faith’s relevance.
God sees us as silver that needs refining;
There is no need to give in to unwonted pining.
The trials we go through can bring rich fulfilment;
Let us find renewed hope through encouragement.
Inspiration: Psalm 66:10-12
Charles Tan