when waiting seems long

what do you do when the days grow short
when the only sound is the crunch of leaves
and your fingers chill to the autumn breeze
how do you find some comfort

what do you do when your friends far and wide
walk their own paths leaving you all alone
and the wind whips up with a plaintive moan
when there's no one by your side

can you remember though all may seem lost
how to stay strong and fight on in the storm
holding to hope that can still keep you warm
no matter what the cost

will you bow down under long waiting days
choosing to worship though all may grow dim
singing out loudly all glory to Him
He who deserves the praise

will you endure 'til you enter the new day
discovering all that His love has in store
finding He's rich where you may be poor
blessed in His will and way