My Faith Still Holds...

Originally posted September 20, 2013

i've had this poem/song in my journal for maybe 35 years - 40? but who's counting? it has been so close to my heart that i included it in my mom's memorial service program in 1994. i think it came from a Bill Gaither recording b/c i hear Gloria Gaither's voice when i read it.

these words always cut through my doubts and frustrations and insecurities.

like where will we live... what will we eat... what to wear...

why is a friend dying?

what's the purpose of my life, my story?

i tried to find life's mysteries by the reason of my mind to see

but void remained between me and where i longed to be

until child-like faith there built a bridge for me

and oh what joy to walk this way

i follow nail-pierced footprints all the way

and though the end of where i'm bound i may not see

i choose to place my trust in Calvary

now there's a pass since in my youth

i weathered storms of doubt in search of truth

sweet Jesus calm the tempest of my soul's unrest

Praise God, the Calvary road has stood the test.

bad stuff happens

people hurt

storms wipe out homes, lives

people die

jobs disappear

addictions destroy

Praise God, the Calvary road will always stand the test.

February 11, 2014 UPDATE:

the power of the internet :-) i found this recording of My Faith Still Holds by the Gaither Trio with Gloria reading the poem that i remember so clearly. i would replay the words over and over to write them down exactly right. her voice trembling still speaks to me. Go to 1:56 for the reading...

My faith still holds to the cross of Calvary. Amen.