But If Not

But If Not

“But if not”

Is a phrase you can say

When trying to be positive

About your life from day to day

There may be righteous requests

That will possibly take place

But if not . . . .

You can count on His grace

The Lord has given you promises

And He’ll always keep His word

Though right now it may feel

There is no way to be assured

You have the desire to be delivered

From a burden so grueling to bear

But the Lord may have other plans

E’en amidst all that seems unfair

Your prayers for relief may be answered

At the very time you petitioned

But if not . . . .

The time for relief will be precisely positioned

“But if not”

Is a phrase you can say

When your best laid plans

Don’t seem to go your way

©Alisha Gilbert

October 2010