TEARS  FOR  ESA

A wee little girl lies sleeping;
She knows not what lies ahead.
For her parents, a nightmare is looming;
their hearts are filled with dread.
They prayed, they believed God would heal
their baby, the joy of their hearts;
but today, for their sweet little Esa,
infusions of chemo will start.

Still pray, frightened Mommy and Daddy,
though God seems to be so far away.
He loves you more than you can fathom;
He's with you each step of the way.
He knows the path you are treading
is frightening, dark and untried,
but He holds your sweet babe in His heart
and He knows every tear you have cried.

Why must babies suffer and parents' hearts break?
Such questions, we can't understand.
The Lord knows the reason that's hidden to us;
He holds you secure in His hand.
Even though you can't see His hand in your pain,
Some day He'll explain it to you;
then you'll know as He's wiping the tears
from your eyes,
Your God has been faithful and true .