The Bend in the Road

Paul Kitchen works with The "Pavillion" a rehabilitation center on the East Coast. When he sent me the following poem while in the midst of having a bad day, I knew I needed to share it with you!

Sharon, when I read this poem today, I thought of you.

"A BEND IN THE ROAD"

We feel we have nothing left to give

and we're sure the "Song has ended"
When our days seem over and the shadows fall
and the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength to valiantly keep on trying?
Where can we find the hand that will dry the tears that the heart is crying?
There is but one place to go and that is GOD
and dropping all pretence and pride,
We can pour out our problems
without restraining
and gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's crossroads
and view that we think is the end,
But GOD has a much bigger vision and he tells us its only a bend.
For the road goes on and is smoother and the "pause" in the song is a "rest"
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
is the Sweetest and richest and best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger. Let go and let GOD share the load.
Your work is not finished or ended, you've just come to a "bend in the road."
Helen Steiner Rice
Much thanks to Barbara Bennett who let me know the author!

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