God takes, and God gives.
we do not understand His ways,
all we can do is endure,
knowing that it is part of His purpose for us.
God gives the most suffering to those
who He needs to be strong enough to carry out his work.
we know nothing of suffering,
only that it makes us stronger.
we cant hide,
becus thats avoiding life's lesson.
maybe it does have the power to destroy us,
but its then that it can only get better.
we can only "endure, knowing its part of a gr8er plan".
our troubles will bring painful storms,
the lessons will bring new life to us.
happiness is always just around the corner from darkness.
Commonwealth Essay Competition
2004 first prize winner Class B
Nicola Lazenby
South Africa
