Testing times

Testing times Some trials come into our lives like a wind that rustles leaves in a tree Some trials come into our lives like a hurricane that uproots trees Testing times Like a spy who reveals to the enemy the strengths or weaknesses of the walls of a fortress So does the way we handle the trials in our lives reveal to The Prince of this world whether the walls of our faith are strong or are weak Testing times Trials are like an armed bandit Who robs the wicked man of years of his life But to the righteous man they are a school master of wisdom and a builder of faith Trials test the substance that love between two people is made of like fire burning off the impurities in a piece of gold Silent Songs: written by Stephen J. Vattimo Sept 13, 1998