In His Ways

He's helping me now--this moment,

Though I may not see it or hear,

Perhaps by a friend far distant,

Perhaps by a stranger near,

Perhaps by a spoken message,

Perhaps by the printed word;

In ways that I know and know not,

I have the help of the LORD.

He's keeping me now--this moment,

However I need it most,

Perhaps by a single angel,

Perhaps by a mighty host,

Perhaps by the chain that frets me,

Or the walls that shut me in;

In ways that I know and know not,

He keeps me from harm or sin.

He's guiding me now--this moment,

In pathways easy or hard,

Perhaps by a door wide open,

Perhaps by a door fast barred,

Perhaps by a joy withholden,

Perhaps by a gladness given;

In ways that I know and know not

He's leading me up to heaven.

He's using me now--this moment

And whether I go or stand,

Perhaps by a plan accomplished,

Perhaps when He stays my hand,

Perhaps by a word in season,

Perhaps by a silent prayer;

In ways that I know and know not,

His labor of Love I share.

~Author Unknown~