I found this collection of poems by Helen Steiner Rice a few years ago in a slim volume called, "Just For You." I really like this one and thought I'd share it on my Spiritual Sunday post.It is called, "Lives Distressed Cannot Be Blessed."
Refuse to be discouraged,
Refuse to be distressed,
For when we are despondent
Our life cannot be blessed --
For doubt and fear and worry
Close the door to faith and prayer,
For there's no room for blessings
When we're lost in deep despair --
So remember when you're troubled
With uncertainty and doubt
It is best to tell our Father
What our fear is all about --
For unless we seek his guidance
When troubled times arise
We are bound to make decisions
That are twisted and unwise --
But when we view our problems
Through the eyes of God above,
Misfortunes turn to blessings
And hatred turns to love.
