Silent God

By Katie Lashbrook

I listen to earnest Christian friends who

desire, long for, pray for

God’s management to decide what is right for them in

His plan, in

His eye,

in order to use their energies and talents as He wishes.

They seek to serve others in a way not driven by self,

but by a loving God’s decree and direction.

God is silent.

Praying for a sign, my friends look for a clear

road to walk, for unclouded vision, even second-guessing

decisions made long ago.

(Was it your will or mine, God?)

They seek the perfect objective – not my will, but yours.

God is silent.

Where is Your guidance, God?

How can You leave these good people

alone with their burning questions?

They look to You for a divine directive, please show them

Your way.

God is silent.