The Way of Escape

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God, how can I bear this heartache it rips at my broken soul
Turns my nights to bitter tears and leaves an endless hole…
Days have no meaning, for my heart is shattered beyond repair
Grief; my constant companion, leaves me desolate and bear.
If it had not been for your great love, I would surly despair, for I cannot see…
How, God, how can I bear this loss, like the albatross, it haunts me…
Lifting my head, I see a beam of light, shining through the air…
A warmth fills my being and I sense a presence and stare…
I breathe in and listen as Holy Spirit shares…

Let me tell you a story, child, come walk with me awhile,
You see each person that I call, won’t always respond to my voice
I’ve given each and every one, free will, to make their own choice
Trials come to make you strong, to seek, and to search out, what is right and what is wrong
Life isn’t easy, it was not meant to be…but in every trial, I am with thee
You know this to be true, for it is I who,
Counted the cost, and carried the cross so that you would not have to.
I’ve already made the way of escape if you’ll put your trust in me
The pain that you’re feeling in time will ease…
And in its place, you’ll remember the sweet memories…
I’ve called you to prepare those, who do not yet understand,
Grieve for a time…it’s ok to cry…I too wept for mankind…
This trial is not forever, it’s just a stepping stone, to guide you, and lead you home…
You can only see thus far, on this earth from which you trod…
There is so much more awaiting, you, when you enter the gate to God!
For every trial and every test, is working out in you what’s best
When you lay your head upon my chest…there you’ll find your escape and rest
As you enter into this blessed place
That’s been wrought through my amazing grace…
This test is not more than you can bear
For every hurt and every pain, in this life you’ll gain
Strength for the journey
Your trials are never ever in vain…
When you overcome in Jesus’ name…
You’ll soon realize, your spirit never dies
I Am the burden bearer, let me dry your eyes…
Child, it will only be for a little while…

~Marla Shaw O’Neill November 1, 2019

1 Corinthians 10:13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The Way of Escape
13 We all experience[a] times of testing,[b] which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face[c] so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust him more, for along with every trial God has provided for you a way of escape[d] that will bring you out of it victoriously.[e]
Footnotes:
a. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Or “which has fastened onto you.”
b. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Or “temptation.”
c. 1 Corinthians 10:13 That is, God’s faithfulness and grace will limit the severity of every test and prevent you from being tested beyond your ability to cope. Unlimited grace is available for every believer who faces hardship, temptations, and seasons of difficulty.
d. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Or “an exodus.” Trust in God’s faithfulness is the way of escape that empowers us to overcome every difficulty we may experience. We are not told that every difficulty will be removed from our lives, but that God’s grace provides an exit path.
e. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Or “God bears up under you to take you out of danger” (Gr. hupophero) or “God provides a way of escape so that you may be empowered to endure it.” God’s faithfulness gives us both a way of escape and the power to endure.
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