Wait to Understand

When the seas are raging
Thunder storms demoralize
I'm in your boat
And by your side.

I only need a Word to command the winds you see;
But I don't do it so fast
Because;
Then you'll take your eyes off me.

In the midst of the tempest
I love it when you cling to My arm
With lots of fear inside
Yet a tinge of faith that's still
And holding on.

I see beyond that plastic smile
Deeper than the reasons on your tongue
Your thoughts, before they were born
And the life for which you long

Your pain before it even hurts you
Unsaid prayers in the tears that run
The desires that's hidden in secret
And dreams that's lost and gone.

Sometimes I seem so far
But that's when I'm really near
And everytime you ask me "WHY";
To your finite mind,
My answer can't be clear.

That's why I want you to trust this life,
Every bit of it,
In my Hand.
Seek to hear My Voice
And just wait to understand...

Happy Birthday Annie

"A baby sister is born"
Was what that aunt said
I scratched my head
Wondering..
Shouldn't it have been a brother instead.
Coz thats what everyone was saying
And asked me to pray..
And I believed so much
That it was a brother on the way.

But who cares..I just needed a sibling
Someone with whom I can play
Someone to take to school with me..
And someone who listens to what I say.

Mummy kept telling me
That you're the answer to my prayer
That you are very precious
And a gift from God to treasure.

Very true to her word
A rare jewel you have been
Skipped our notice many times
Though, very obvious to be seen
Faithful to your Master
Holding on to your God
Turning your back on the world
And moving on
To obey His call.

Remember, He who called is faithful too
He has everything He needs;
To make His dream for you come true.

Humble yourself in His hand
And in His time you will see
The lives you were meant to change
And the reason you were called indeed.

Thank you so much....

For being my best friend
For bearing all my torture
For all the endless errands you've run
For being the only encouraging one
And knowing me as I want to be
For calling me Akka
A title, I'm so proud to receive.

I thank God so much
For your wisdom, beyond your years
I'm glad that you've become a woman of substance
And learnt so well to handle your fears.

You've asked me many times
To make my writing short
Girl, I did try a lot
Give me some time
Maybe I'll get it in my next shot

Dear one, you've grown

So beautifully indeed.
16 years have passed
But I can't forget that innocent thumb sucking face I know.

Happy Birthday Annie!!!!

Love,
Akka

The same prayer again..

Lord, you are never tired
But, if I was you
I'd be..
Because it is always the same prayer
That you receive
From me.

Prayer for a purpose
And an instrument to be
To know my Master's dream
And fulfill it
Through all my deeds.

A daughter to you, Father
Beating Your heart in mine
Seeing beyond the obvious
And to learn what's in Your mind

But just know this Lord;
That I'll never say "No"
To anything you say;
Yes, I'll throw a tantrum
But in the end, I will obey.

A pen;
Or a broom,
Anything I can be;
As long as I'm working for
Your demands.
Living every moment
With joy and satisfaction
That I'm used by my Master's Hand.