Soaring

Sometimes God takes away our props
   that we might lean on Him,
allows temptations so we'll grow
   and triumph over sin.
Sometimes He takes away our strength
   for doing earthly things,
to rest our bodies that our souls
   may soar on eagle's wings
to heights ne'er dreamed
   when busy-ness did all our vision fill.
Let's not resent it when He says
   "Come ye apart--Be still",
nor chafe at disappointments
   and unexplained delays;
but keep on soaring 'neath His wings
   with gratitude and praise!

           ~ Alice Hansche Mortenson