JOYFULLY YOURS

 

In the storm, in the sands of the sea;

In the workings of just ol’ mortal me;

All in all, it is God!

 

Through winter, summer, fall and spring;

In every living, breathing thing;

All in all, it is God!

 

The sorrow, the grief,

The song of sweet relief;

All in all, it is God!

 

The rough spots, the growing pains;

The sunshine, even the rains;

All in all, it is God!

 

The will to try again, the zeal to go on;

The rocks in the road, the ending of the day long;

All in all, it is God!

 

My joy, my very being;

My hearing, my seeing;

All in all, it is God!

 

The assurance of know I am blessed;

The sweet feel of a child’s caress;

All in all, it is God!

 

The beginnings, the endings; everything in the middle;

There is no question, it is not a foolish riddle…

All in all, it is God!

 

Joy Marie Parker