How can this be,
my heart is broken.
I thought I’d found
a bride bespoken.
But now I learn,
she’s been untrue.
Please show me Lord,
what should I do?
This inner pain
is too intense.
I cannot see
how this makes sense.
My lineage
of Davidic Descent,
brings prophecy
I can't relent.
That my line was pure,
I do lament.
It's all perverted
now this child’s been sent.
This inner pain
is too intense.
I cannot see
how this makes sense.
She is my betrothed,
to her I'll be true.
But it's not the same
from her point of view.
How do I respond?
I haven’t got a clue.
Please show me Lord,
what am I to do?
This inner pain
is too intense.
I cannot see
How this makes sense.
In the pitch of night,
my fitful sleep
was interrupted
by a heavenly keep.
The angel’s decree
made my spirit leap.
From this plan of God
all creation reaps.
This inner joy
is too intense.
But I still can’t see
how this all makes sense
I hold the babe
within my embrace.
I look upon
his glorious face.
I'm overwhelmed
that I fill this space.
Please help me Lord;
let me run this race.
This inner joy
is too intense.
But I still can’t see
how this all makes sense
By angelic dream
I was clearly shown.
“Get up,” I hear,
quickly leave your home.
Journey to Egypt
you must swiftly roam,
for Herod’s search
is this land he combs.
This role I play
is too intense.
I beg the Lord,
help this make sense.
The burden’s huge
that I often bear.
I feel overwhelmed
that HE’s in my care.
I walk each day
through incessant prayer.
Please help me Lord
fulfill this call, I dare.
This role I play
is too intense.
I beg the Lord,
help this make sense.
To be his dad
simply seems too large.
I pray each day
for my little charge,
to keep him safe
from the enemy’s barge.
As I go lower,
let his name enlarge.
This role I play
is too intense.
I beg the Lord.
help this all make sense.
I've sought no fame,
my life's been discreet.
I've watched him grow
in wisdom replete.
My only wish
was to wash his feet.
By fulfilling this
my life's been complete.
This role I played
was so intense.
I asked the Lord,
He made it all make sense.
Cynthia Dunbar, ©Dec 15, 2023