If I were satisfied and
Fulfilled by this world
Would I search for God’s peace
At the end of the road?
If I never grew weary
With the weight of my load
Would I rely on His strength
Instead of my own?
If I never had trials
Or tribulations to bear
Would I bow with submission
To my Father in prayer?
If I never knew sickness,
Grief or despair
Would I ever believe
Grace sufficiently bears?
If I never felt fear
Or had to repent
Would I revere His judgment
Or seek His forgiveness?
If my soul never agonized,
Suffered calamity or loss
Would I ever thank the Lord
For His Son on the cross?
If my life were all pleasure
And I never knew pain –
My faith would not exist
I would seek God much less
For He is most often sought
In times of distress.
Jessie Jeanine 
December 12, 2011 at 10:27 pm
I’m so blessed by your writings dear Jessie!!!
December 12, 2011 at 11:35 pm
Awww… thank you so much and it’s awesome to meet you here! I enjoy your writing too and look forward to sharing more :) Many blessings!
November 26, 2011 at 4:26 am
This is a great piece and so true. Thank you for sharing!
November 26, 2011 at 7:15 am
Your welcome and thank you so much for taking the time to read. Blessings!
November 24, 2011 at 8:45 pm
And so we are grateful when we face trial, because it draws us near to Him. Beautiful post babe. Beautiful.
November 24, 2011 at 11:11 pm
Yes, and I would scoff at this in my younger years, of course, not understanding what it meant. I am so grateful for the understanding now & to share with my brothers & sisters. Blessings my friend ❤