Tag: pain
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I Want To Live
The poem expresses deep despair and pleads with God for relief from suffering while expressing a desire to live. The poet reflects on Jesus’ suffering and resurrection, recognizing the hope found through faith Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Despite life’s pain, the poet acknowledges Go’s grace and comforting presence through hardship, understanding that life’s…
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Joy In Our Sorrows
In times of sorrow and suffering, Jesus offers joy and peace, transforming our hearts. Though we endure grief, He empathizes with our pain and bears our burdens. His death and resurrection grants us life and hope, drawing us closer to Him. Ultimately, He promises comfort and triumph over darkness by grace through faith in Him.
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Pain Is A Teacher
This poem reflects on the dual nature of pain as both a burden and a teacher. It highlights how suffering reveals the flaws of earthly success and emphasizes reliance on Jesus, who paid our debt for sin and offers eternal life to all who believe in Him. Ultimately, this poem recognizes pain as a necessary…
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Life Is A Gift
This poem expresses that life, despite pain, is a gift from God through Jesus Christ. It highlights suffering, the need for a refuge, and the promise of salvation. Jesus, having died and resurrected, offers forgiveness and eternal life to those who trust in Him, providing comfort and grace amidst life’s struggles.
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I Cannot Go On
This poem expresses deep anguish and pain, asking for relief and questioning the purpose of suffering. They turn to the Lord Jesus for solace and strength, acknowledging His power and seeking comfort in His grace and mercy. Despite the intense suffering, there is hope and trust in the Lord’s love and salvation.
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Abba
The poem “Abba” by Gabriel Mattix expresses a deep plea for help and comfort. The speaker seeks reassurance of love and presence, and questions the burden of pain. Ultimately, a strong desire to trust and be close to God is expressed, despite the struggles and suffering.
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Misery
This poem laments the misery that all life on earth is rife with. But yet, there is hope. There is one who knew no misery, but chose to join in us in our pain and devour it whole. Jesus Christ suffered and became miserable for us, so that we could be raised to eternal life…
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Those Hands
This poem reflects on the hands of our Creator, and the beautiful contrast seen between the lofty height of His power in creation, and the lowly humility of His earthly life, death and resurrection. Jesus Christ loves us, and He gives eternal life, love and joy to all who trust Him as their Lord and…
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Pain
This poem by Gabriel Mattix reflects on the ubiquity of pain in life, but also offers hope through the redemption and gain found in Jesus’ suffering and resurrection. Despite the certainty of pain, the poem emphasizes that there is more to life than anguish, and that pain ultimately draws us closer to Him.
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