THE HEDGE

Last night as five of us went to visit a dear friend who has gone through and is going through some tough times, I thought of this poem that Steve Moore kindly gave me permission to upload. Why does life seem unfair and unkind at times? I of course don´t have the answer to that, but God does. He is always with us, and His hedge around us is even bigger and higher than the famous one above in England, and..... well, read on.

THE HEDGE

by Steve Moore

Sometimes we think that God’s unfair

When untold burdens we must bear.

The hedge He places to protect

Can be misread, become suspect.

For though we’re safe as we abide,

We only see the thorny side.

Suffering God’s mysterious dealings,

We think He cares naught for our feelings.

If we could see from heaven’s view,

And know the good He plans to do,

We would relax, give in, let go,

And give God time His plan to show.

We see no value in the bramble,

But Satan does – it makes him tremble!

(He knows the power of our Lord;

He fears God’s terrible swift sword).

We may resist the hedge so stout –

But it keeps us in, and the devil out!

So, what about you, and what about me?

With eyes of faith someday we’ll see.

But now He waits for us to dare

To fully trust His loving care!

The hedge is placed for our protection;

It shows God’s grace, provides direction.

So don’t despair the hedge so rough…

God is there – and God’s enough!