It’s
been a long time coming
I’ve
wept many tears;
Cried
over things I couldn’t control
Been
frustrated at what seemed to be your neglect.
Failed
to smile or count my blessings because everything seemed so wrong
Felt
my expectations were not met and really felt like a failure
And
my heart was just so broken about everything.
But
here I am today
Reaffirming
my love and trust in you.
Saying
that no matter what the enemy, the world or my flesh bring my way, it’s you and
you alone I trust.
Praying
for grace to be faithful and saying that yes, I do know that all things work
together for my good because I love you.
I’m
trusting you to bring all my pieces together. You are faithful.
My
expectations have been high and they have oft left me disappointed and sad.
I
have expected things to fall in place for me and that has not happened.
I
have expected life to be easy and that has just not happened.
But
all that I have needed, not expected, your hands have provided.
So
great is your faithfulness, I say.
Morning
by morning new mercies I see.
Great
is your faithfulness, my father.
I
cast all my expectations unto you.
May
I have no expectations of anyone but only trust in you.
Angela
Azumah Alu, UG Doctoral Academy 24/1/17
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