Why This Tribulation?
Olivia Giordano (inspired by a sermon on the book of Job)
Why God? Tis my lament.
Why was this tribulation sent?
Cursed be the day I was born
I look on my life with scorn
I am in utter misery
Surrounded by adversity.
What have I done?
It is You who have begun
This endless suffering
I am languishing.
You are Almighty.
You set against me an army.
Why God? Leave me alone
Death is more welcoming than home.
I don’t understand
Why you reach out your hand
To ruin me.
I want to see.
I stand in awe of your majesty
Over all I see your sovereignty.
Can I begin to live again?
Who will you send?
I plead with you for a deliverer.
A Savior.
One who would cover my sins,
And the victory win.
One day, he will come.
The promised one.
I cannot stand.
So you hold me in your hand.
I wait until this life is past.
When I see your face at last.
You alone can save.
I know one day I will be raised.
For your glory
I will tell my story.
Of your works above,
These wondrous acts of love.
Bio:
Olivia Giordano is a sixteen year old lover of chocolate and all things blue. She loves to write whenever a moment can be spared. Her current interests include (but aren’t limited to): trying to become fluent in Spanish, doing her best at singing harmony and sharpening her piano skills, learning everything she can about hairdressing by practicing on her own waist-length hair, and is considering becoming a midwife someday. She is a practical ISFJ. But first and foremost, her desire is to live for the King. She also blogs regularly at Liv For Him.
Theron St. John says
A poem saturated in Scripture, true to reality, and pointing to biblical and sure hope. Thank you, Olivia! I was edified.