c o e x i s t

by Sabina

The life of never-ending suffering brings much misunderstanding.

Many others journey the life of illness with doubt, bitterness, and "why's" 

With longing cries and vocalizing their sighs

Many have shared their stories of struggling to trust but still knowing HE gets the glory.

But what about those who don't have this struggle? 

I find much comfort in knowing each step of my life has been planned by the LORD 

I know how grave a sinner I am and what an overwhelming blessing I have in CHRIST

Agonizing, crushing, debilitating, yet my joy hasn't left.

A smile is still on my face, so obviously it all must be okay.

Thankful, grateful, blessed, so there's no way I can be depressed. 

I know this is all ordained, so this isn't real pain. 

Why must a real struggle have to include doubt in GOD? 

Why must a heavy burden always be shown out loud? 

What if the suffering is extreme but you rest in HIS overflowing love? 

What if your hurt is real but it doesn't take away your zeal?

Because the poor understanding of affliction and joy coexisting, only makes me left with confusing pain

Another dismissal saying that unless my smile is artificial, I cannot really be hurting 

Another wave of darkness surrounds me, yet I am held tight by the Light

Even though I cannot see the end of this road, that doesn't mean there isn't joy on this journey

For we are not to look straight ahead to the end, but continually ascend our eyes towards HIS Throne

Agonizing, crushing, debilitating, yet my joy hasn't left.

A smile is still on my face, so obviously it all must be okay.

Thankful, grateful, blessed, so there's no way I can be depressed. 

I know this is all ordained, so this isn't real pain. 

Why must a real struggle have to include doubt in GOD? 

Why must a heavy burden always be shown out loud? 

What if the suffering is extreme but you rest in HIS overflowing love? 

What if your hurt is real but it doesn't take away your zeal?

Because the poor understanding of affliction and joy coexisting, only makes me left with confusing pain

Coexisting, coexisting, joy and pain

Coexisting, coexisting, suffering and blessing

Coexisting, coexisting, gratitude and grief 

This smile is as genuine as the pain

This suffering is as real as the joy

Coexisting, coexisting, only is there because I am HIS and HE is mine

JESUS suffered more than anyone ever will to give me life in HIS blood and righteousness

JESUS is my joy, my joy is JESUS

Agonizing, crushing, debilitating, yet my joy hasn't left.

A smile is still on my face, so obviously it all must be okay?

Thankful, grateful, blessed, so there's no way I can be depressed? 

I know this is all ordained, so this isn't real pain?

Why must a real struggle have to include doubt in GOD? 

Why must a heavy burden always be shown out loud? 

What if the suffering is extreme but you rest in HIS overflowing love!

What if your hurt is real but it doesn't take away your zeal!

Because the poor understanding of affliction and joy coexisting, only makes me left with confusing pain

Coexisting, coexisting, only is there because I am HIS and HE is mine!

JESUS suffered more than anyone ever will to give me life in HIS blood and righteousness!

JESUS is my joy, my joy is JESUS!

Coexisting, coexisting, only is there because I am HIS and HE is mine!