A Thanksgiving Poem

The one thing that I am thankful for this year is the one thing that a year ago brought so much sorrow..
This year I am thankful for all the pain, deceit, and tears that brought us to our new tomorrow.


What was intended to bring us pain and bring an end to our story
Was the very thing that brought God all the glory


A year ago, we were thankful for a lot but drowning in pain
A year later, we can smile and reflect on what we had to gain


Peace and trust have come back into our life
The days are easier with not as much struggle and strife


Life is far from perfect but perfection is not what we need
Just a little appreciation is what we need to succeed.


So today as I am thankful for the pain that brought us here
Glory goes to God who told us not to fear


He had this all worked out in that master plan of His
Looking back, His presence in it all is hard to miss


During the pain and during the trial
We stood in a lot of denial


But as the plan was slowly laid out
It was all God! There is no doubt!


Nothing in our wildest dreams would have us here
I thank you God for telling us not to fear


You had us all along in the palm of your hand
You gave us the right people to help us up to stand


I thank you God for allowing the pain
And to Him goes all the glory for this gain.