Encouraged

A dear friend of mine

Whose name shan't be disclosed

Would always be on a high note

Even if she's on stony road

She just accepted God not too long ago

Not even a 1 year old christian

Yet it's like she's known the Lord all her life

Loving Him wholeheartedly calling Him lovely

Her faith speaks of maturity

Of genuine love and sincerity

Always lifting up Jesus' name

Putting complacent Christians to shame

Leaving her old religion

And coming into a real relationship

I admire her guts and tenacity

To go through hardship and face reality

For the love she has for the One above

Persecution from the ones she loves

Resentment and rejection

Nothing she deserves

Yet she smiles whenever I see her

Despite the scars 

Her faith unaltered

With heart abandoned

She says she finds joy in suffering

For there will be no more in heaven

So she'll rather have it right here

Nothing compares to the knowledge of God

When I see her I see faith

Faith that knows no boundary

When I see her I see hope

Hope that never ceases

When I see her I see love

Love that never fails

For the One who has it all.

She inspires me to fall in love with Him daily

All over again in a meaningful relationship

To talk to Him for He is real

To share with Him all that's within me

The problems and trials I face?

Nothing compared to hers

For its a daily battle for her

As she faces opposition everyday

Her love for God is so contagious

It makes you wonder what's gotten into her

Sharing the gospel as much as she can

To as many people as possible

Not caring on what people say or think about her

She goes all out for God like there's no tomorrow

Secretly reading her bible and praying

Whether its midnight or in the wee hours of the morning

She's willing to abandon all for Him

Crazy it may seem

But that's the way of true Christian living

And that is what she's modelling

I see her and I stand amaze

At how God's hand is upon her

And I pray she'll stay faithful despite whatever the cost

Or whatever the odds

I'll say a prayer for her every time I think of her

Meet her sometime to catch up with her

To hear her stories of how she remains faithful

And hopefully try to be helpful

As a friend whose not slothful

I hope she'll be wise in her words

To not offend or condemn but just allow God's hand

To help those around her

To submit herself to the Lord

And to know that His plan for her are good

She is my silver lining

For every time I see her I am truly

ENCOURAGED