It seems the day might never come.
How much longer must I continue to wait?
I keep hoping, longing, wondering if some
day it will occur—if I can pass through the gate.
But perhaps I won’t be able to.
Perhaps this current reality is here to stay.
Maybe instead of just something to get through
this season is in fact permanent, a new way.
Oh, how I wish it were not so!
Change I would love to see.
But the answer from Heaven might be “no”.
–Content I must learn to be.
How long will I long for something new?
Perhaps ‘till the day I die.
But Strength from Above will see me through
as each day passes by.
How long until I see You face to face?
Until then, will I be able to endure?
How long until I feel your warm embrace?
Your grace is sufficient, of this I am sure!
Master Planner, Life-giving Force
Help me along this difficult way
You are trustworthy, of course
Grow my patience—every day.
© 2023 Lukas Westevy