Every so often

It is every so often that God places trials in our lives.
Every so often God brings us to the end of ourselves.
Every so often God seems to have taken a vacation
And does not seem to be in the midst of our circumstances

Every so often God calls us to walk by faith
It is as if taking a stroll in a foggy forest
Where there's nothing to lead you but His hand
It is in those times that letting go of it is such a temptation
But every so often He still reminds you that in His leading is life

Every so often God brings us to the end of ourselves
It is a rough and rugged road to this destination
Every so often we cry out to Him 'Why does it have to be this hard!'
It is at these times that we see the problem is sin and not Him

Every so often the waters are not as calm as we want them to be
The streams are not as cool and pleasing to the ear and we hope
The clouds sky is not as clear as we would like
But Every so often God paints a picture for us that surpasses all this beauty
This picture is signed 'grace' next to its author

'Every so often' is necessary
Were it never there I would go my own way
How I long for that day when 'every so often' will be needed no more
In that day 'every so often' will be replaced by every moment of eternity

If there were an 'every moment' in my life,
I would not need 'every so often'
I would not need trials and tribulation
I would rest in His glory and see Him for who He is
I would not forget my God and replace Him with me
As much as I long for this on this earth I am still with this flesh
But my God is still gracious to hold me near with my 'every so often'