Not Yet, My Child

Author Unknown

Sometimes I ask the question,
“My Lord, is this your will?”
It’s then I hear you answer me,
“My precious Child, be still.”

Sometimes I feel frustrated,
‘Cause I think I know what’s best.
It’s then I hear you say to me,
“My busy Child, just rest.”

Sometimes I feel so lonely
And I think I’d like a mate.
Your still small voice gets, oh, so clear
And says, “My Child, please wait.”

“I know the plans I have for you,
The wondrous things you’ll see;
If you can just be patient, Child,
And put your trust in me.

I’ve plans to draw you closer.
I’ve plans to help you grow.
There’s much I do, you cannot see
And much you do not know.

But know this, Child – I LOVE YOU.
You are Precious unto me.
Before I formed you in the womb,
I planned your destiny.

I’ve something very special
I hope for you to learn.
The gifts I wish to give to you
Are gifts you cannot earn.

They come without a price tag,
But not without a cost;
At Calvary, I gave my Son,
So you would not be lost.

Rest, Child, and do not weary
Of doing what is good.
I promise I’ll come back for you
Just like I said I would.

Your name is written on my palm,
I never could forget; Therefore,
Do not be discouraged when
My answer is, ‘Not Yet.’”