Why

I looked up and said, "I don't understand
How can such heartache be part of your plan
I really try not to question why
But my heart is breaking as I cry
Lord, why must we endure such pain
What from this will we ever gain
I prayed for you to answer me
Your love I need; please hear my plea

Sleepless nights and long hard days
Please lift me out of this foggy haze
I was persistent in my heartfelt prayer
Lord help me understand; this isn't fair
Then I awoke as night gave way to dawn
God reminding me that I'm never alone
He said that you will cry and you will weep
But comfort through my Word you can reap

I read the Word searching for peace
Looking for answers.......sweet release
I read about so many godly men who died
And saw that God was always at the mourners side
I saw that life has much joy and much pain
It's part of living....this heavy chain
I read that mourning gives way to joy
With God's help anguish will deploy

The Bible showed me God understands
For His Son died to save sinful man
He feels our pain and feels our sorrow
His love will carry us through each tomorrow
If we will but trust and lean on God
He will heal our heart on the path we trod
We may never know why there is such pain
But one thing is certain; God's love will remain