Remade and Renewed

My life used to be empty-
Made up of void and space
But now it is filled
With God's goodness and grace

My cup of joy is full
And laughter brims over
I've been renewed
By my maker and molder

Sometimes I wonder,
'Was my life ever old?
Did my future years
Ever seem dreary and cold?'

Truth is it did-
Or at least seemed to me-
That from my bondage
Of dullness I could never be free

But then-a FLASH
Came upon my soul
And a little, true
Voice whispered, "You know..."

"You have your family around you,
You are healthy and safe.
Are those good reasons
To fret and to chafe?"

"No," I said, surprised, "I guess
I don't have a reason at all."
"Well," The little voice said,
"I think you know who to call."

So I looked up to Heaven
And sent up a plea,
"Please, Lord, please,
Save me from ME!"

The change was slow-
But it was sure
And pretty soon
I was totally cured!

I learned to take away the honey
And cast away the sting
Until every problem possessed
At least one good thing!

After all-if our days were all sunshine
Our world would be all brown-
We all need rain once in a while
To water and replenish our ground.

If it were not for trials
How could we enjoy peace
And if we were all perfect
Who would need to put our sins to cease?

So I thank God for the hardships
And for my periods of doubt;
Because at the end of it all
I know God I could never be without!