Oft the way to the goal seems so weary and long,
Trials almost take away my song;
Then we sigh and we cry and we ask,
‘Father why does this life my wishes all deny?’
Chorus-
My ways, my child, are not your ways,
My thoughts are higher than thine.
Let me lead you each step of this long weary day,
Let me clasp thy trembling hand in mine.
It is my hearts desire to do His blessed will,
And to serve my Master every day;
But when things all go wrong and the world doubts me still,
Then, oh Lord, I can-not understand.
So I’ll leave all to Him, He has promised to share
All my load and ev’ry care to bear.
There is joy in my heart and on my lips a song,
Even tho’, Lord, I don’t understand.
These lyrics resonate deeply with my own journey through life. Oftentimes, the path to my goals feels so weary and long. Trials almost take away my song, leaving me to sigh, cry, and question, "Father, why does this life deny all my wishes?" In those moments of despair, I yearn for clarity and understanding, seeking answers from a higher power or simply from the world around me. The chorus gently reminds me that my ways and thoughts are not the same as the divine. It speaks of a greater purpose, beyond my comprehension, and offers the comforting image of a loving parent guiding me through these challenges, holding my trembling hand.
I genuinely desire to do His blessed will and serve my Master every day. But when everything seems to go wrong, and the world continues to doubt me, I find myself struggling to understand. It's hard to reconcile my devotion with the confusion and pain caused by external judgments and circumstances. This inner conflict is a constant battle, as I try to maintain faith in the face of adversity.
In the final verse, I find myself surrendering to a higher power, accepting that I won't always understand everything. I've learned that sharing my burdens with the divine brings a deep sense of joy and peace. This acceptance has allowed me to shift from questioning to trusting, finding comfort in the knowledge that I don't need to understand everything to find contentment. It's a journey from frustration and doubt to a place of peace, rooted in faith and trust. These lyrics reflect my own struggles and growth, capturing the essence of my human experience as I navigate the tension between desire and reality, faith and doubt.