Lord Jesus, thank you for darkness in our lives
Only then shall we become children of the light
For the blessing of heartache and sorrow
So one day shall be overwhelmed with joy
Doubt, so we may come to believe
Weakness, so we become strong
When everything seems to be going so wrong
Loneliness, so we would extend our love
Brokenness so we would learn how to mend
Storms, so we would enjoy the calm
Betrayal, so we would be forgiving
In a troubled world that is so unforgiving
Sickness, so we would enjoy our health
Confusion, so we would learn to reason
Coldness, so we would enjoy sharing warmth
Hunger, so we would feed those in need
Failure, so we would endure and succeed
Lord Jesus, thank you for the struggles in our lives
Blessed are we to deal with our earthly strife
Infinite Wisdom has placed them there
So we will search, find, and not despair, Amen.