From Isaiah 65:1: “I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask, to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ to a nation that did not call on my name.”
Life’s stormy tribulations
Landscape filling with despair
Asking, to whom shall we turn?
God’s love coming forth, He cares
Darkness waits at each doorstep
Evil tramples tender reeds
Asking, to whom shall we turn?
God’s caring, sows fertile seeds
With each day, doing our best
Failure waiting once again
Asking, to whom shall we turn?
God’s seeds, breaking chains
Persecution waits nearby
Enemy lines up to strike
Asking, to whom shall we turn?
God’s breaking bread, fills life’s dike
Passing years taking their toll
Burdens never seem to leave
Asking, to whom shall we turn?
God’s life plan, always believe
American Methodist preacher and gospel hymn composer, Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933), wrote the lyrics to “Stand By Me” in 1905. Gospel singer Marvin Williams adds his own interpretation to this beloved hymn.
Big Sky Buckeye 
This is one of my favorites that you have written. There is so much truth in these verses, all comforting.
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Vickie, I appreciate your kind words. I am pleased that you found comfort in these verses. Indeed, we are so blessed to find refuge with the comforting truth of God.
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Thank you for your poetic words of comfort. The Gospel is apparent in each verse.
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Thank you Kathy. From the hymn, I tried focus on five key elements as I crafted this poem. I must praise God for His guiding hand.
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He always gives you the right words❤️
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Amen!
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This poem is like a big comforting blanket of God’s love!
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Susan, your words share a meaningful way to look at how God’s Word sustains each of us.
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God continues to bless our Christian journey with our faithful time in His name. Eileen, thank you for sharing this Gospel-centered poem with your readers.
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