I Refuse To Be Discouraged

By uss_mom, on March 29th, 2012

I found this poem recently in a drawer, way, way back in the dark corner of my desk. You know the one that has the unofficial title of the junk drawer. I read it when I was having a bad day and it lifted my spirits and encouraged me to press on.

Parenting, by definition means that you are guaranteed good days as well as bad days, sick days and frustrating days. But take heart, this poem reminds us that God is always present and NOTHING can happen in our lives that God can not handle. Take it to Him in prayer and you will be encouraged. Promise!

I Refuse To Be Discouraged

I refuse to be discouraged, to be sad or to cry
I refuse to be down-hearted, and here’s the reason why
I have a GOD who’s mighty, who’s sovereign and supreme
I have a GOD who loves me, and I am on HIS team

HE is all wise and powerful, Jehovah Is His name
Though everything is changeable, my GOD remains the same
My GOD knows all that’s happening, beginning to the end
His presence is my comfort, HE is my “DEAREST FRIEND”

When sickness comes to weaken me, to bring my head down low
I call upon my mighty GOD, into HIS arms I go
When circumstances threaten, to rob me of my peace
HE draws me close unto HIS breast, where all my strivings cease

When my heart melts within me, and weakness takes control
HE gathers me into HIS arms, HE soothes my heart and soul
The great “I AM” is with me, my life is in HIS hand
The “GOD OF JACOB” is my hope, it’s in HIS strength I stand

I refuse to be defeated, my eyes are on my GOD
HE has promised to be with me, as through this life I trod
I’m looking past all circumstance, to Heaven’s throne above
My prayers have reached the heart of GOD, I’m resting in HIS love
I give GOD thanks in everything, my eyes are on HIS face
The battle’s HIS, the victory mine, HE’LL help me win life’s race

by Lita Kurtzer